Psychology: Using the DSM

Using the DSM Name: Zuha Bajwa Date: 6th January 2025 Create a diagram or collage that clearly represents the "three D's. Include at least three images, one image representing each of the three D’s. Label Each Image Distress: Meaning: Refers to significant emotional pain or discomfort, such as feelings of sadness, anxiety, or fear. Image: A person sitting on a dimly lit bench in the rain, holding their head in sadness, symbolizes emotional suffering and personal struggle. Dysfunction: Meaning: Describes the inability to perform daily tasks or roles effectively due to psychological challenges. Image: A cluttered room with scattered papers and broken items, along with a visibly frustrated individual, emphasizes struggles in managing responsibilities. Deviance: Meaning: Indicates behaviors or attitudes that significantly deviate from societal norms or expectations. Image: An individual in vibrant, unconventional attire standing confidently in a crowd of uniformly dressed people symbolizes nonconformity and societal judgment. Respond to each prompt in two to three complete sentences: - Describe how the bio-psycho-social model explains psychological disorders. - Describe two ways the DSM-5-TR is used by psychology professionals. 1. The bio-psycho-social model explains psychological disorders by considering the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors. Biological elements might include genetics or brain chemistry, psychological aspects cover thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and social factors encompass relationships, culture, and environmental stressors. This comprehensive approach provides a holistic understanding of mental health. 2. The DSM-5-TR is used by psychology professionals to diagnose and classify psychological disorders, ensuring consistency in diagnosis across practitioners. It also serves as a guide for research and treatment planning by providing detailed descriptions and criteria for each disorder.