1. DSM-5
. The DSM was revised in 2022 in its 5th-TR edition: https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm/educational-resources/dsm-5-fact-sheets
Participation in this discussion is worth 25 points.
For a total of 15 points, write a 5-10 sentence written response that describes at least one strength and at least one weakness of the DSM-5-TR. If you use terms such as reliablity and/or validity, be sure you define those terms in your response. In addition, given what you’ve learned about the DSM-5-TR so far, describe one change you might like to see in the next edition of the DSM (i.e., what could be improved?).
Then, for the remaining 10 additional points: Respond constructively to one of your classmate’s posts via video or a typed response. ( I will send the reply)
To receive full credit, your typed response(s) must be free of typos and grammatical errors
2. Clinical Vignette
answer each of the following questions in a paragraph format (5- 8 sentences). There will be a total of 9 questions, so therefore there should be about 9 paragraphs. Please make sure the paragraphs are well thought out of and not too short (Must have at least 5-8 sentences per paragraph). This is a write up assignment!!
Vignette #2 : A Duty to Report?
Dr. Monroe worked with a woman for several months on issues related to depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. During one session, the patient indicated that her boyfriend has lost interest in sex and became more involved with online pornography. While discussing these issues, the patient suddenly stopped talking. Dr. Monroe allowed several moments to pass before asking the patient what was happening.
The client indicated that she was hesitant to speak about the issue for fear of a breach of confidentiality. Dr. Monroe reminded her about confidentiality and the laws in California that would override it. The client continued to struggle. She eventually blurted out that, during a heated discussion, her boyfriend indicated that looking at online pornography was not as bad as what his uncle did. She went on to detail how her boyfriend described how his uncle was involved in collecting and distributing child pornography but remained faithful to his aunt. The client’s boyfriend expressed that she should never discuss this with anyone. The client asked if she could just give Dr. Monroe the information about the uncle so that she could report it to the authorities and leave her out of the situation. The client is feeling very helpless and vulnerable about this bind.
Dr. Monroe explained that the alleged perpetrator was several times removed from their sessions and she did not believe that she had the obligation to report it. The client then asked if she could invite her boyfriend to the next session so that they could all discuss the information and the best way to handle the situation.
Dr. Monroe focused the client on her dilemma as well as the relationship issues with her boyfriend. Dr. Monroe agreed to contact someone to discuss whether Dr. Monroe had to report this information to the police or Child Protective Services. And, Dr. Monroe agreed to determine whether or not reporting this information would put her client’s confidentiality at risk. She also agreed to think about the need to bring in the boyfriend, because inviting him to therapy will not necessarily help the situation.
Dr. Monroe contacts you with the above scenario. What would you do? Please answer the following questions.
1. How would you feel if you were Dr. Monroe?
2. How would you feel if you were the consultant?
3. Is Dr. Monroe a mandated reporter in this situation? (Mandated reporters have an individual duty to report known or suspected abuse or neglect relating to children, elders, or dependent adults. While the term mandated reporter is most often associated with persons who have a responsibility to report suspected child abuse, it can also refer to someone who reports abuse of adults, elderly persons, dependent adults, and adults with disabilities as well.)
4. As a mandated reporter, would Dr. Monroe report place her client’s confidentiality be at risk?
5. If Dr. Monroe is not a mandated reporter, should Dr. Monroe bring in the boyfriend gather more facts so that Dr. Monroe can report the alleged crime?
6. Is the goal of therapy to help the client manage the situation or is the responsibility now on the psychologist to gather more information about the possible crimes committed with children?
7. Can the client contact Child Protective Services anonymously in this case?
8. Can the psychologist contact Child Protective Services anonymously, provided that the client supply the name and address of the uncle?
9. What would you do if you were the psychologist? (Psychologists can help people learn to cope with stressful situations, overcome addictions, manage their chronic illnesses, and tests and assessments that can help diagnose a condition or tell more about the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves
3. DISCUSSION 3
What are two arguments for prescription privileges for clinical psychologists and two arguments against prescription privileges for clinical psychologists.
(Need to have a Total of 4 arguments total. ) Remember to answer the question and then respond to two other students for the full points and also include each argument in different paragraphs at least 3-5 sentences each ( I will send the replies)
