Essay Assignment
In this unit, you have learned about diagnosis and assessment in psychopathology as well as different research methods in the field. Write an essay that describes what you have learned about the topics below covered in the unit. In your response, be sure to address the following questions:
- How is the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) different from previous versions? Does it improve the classification of disorders, or is the grouping of psychiatric and medical diagnoses too broad of a categorization?
- Does the current diagnostic and treatment scheme reflect sufficient cultural sensitivity, or are some culture-specific influences ignored?
- Has deinstitutionalization reduced our understanding or ability to research mental illness?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.