Review Bob's case and give a preliminary diagnosis using the knowledge gained in this course. Relevant diagnostic criteria can be found in the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10 link), and the Study Guide to DSM-5. You may find useful, as a supplement, the sequential presentation of disorders found in Lumen Learning Abnormal Psychology, https://courses.lumenlearning.com/abnormalpsychology/ . Answering the following six items, provide evidence of your logic for each decision. Reinforce responses with scholarly resources and appropriate detailing. Discuss how and why your arrived at conclusions drawn.
Develop your analysis in an organized, well-developed 5 to 7-page paper not including cover and reference page.
Required Items to be Addressed (scored):
Based upon this intake visit, what diagnosis do you think is most appropriate for Bob? Be mindful, this is your first session. Information is limited to the data collected in this first visit. What assessment tools would you want to administer if any?
What are the principal symptoms contributing to the diagnosis proposed? Clearly explain, providing details. What does the criteria in the DSM states and how does this compare to his symptoms? Does this disorder overlap with another or can you rule out other disorders?
Discuss Bob's strengths. These will facilitate constructive work with him.
Delineate Bob’s opportunities for growth and/or improvement.
Looking to the next visit and beyond, what is your preliminary sketch of the treatment goals you have for Bob? Why do you identify these goals as appropriate for Bob?
What will you explore with Bob in future visits (e.g., interpersonal, aspirations)? Present rational. Why do you want to this information? (
Point Total: 150 points
