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Two-tier diagnosing in psychiatry.
- Source :
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Psychiatry research [Psychiatry Res] 1990 Oct; Vol. 34 (1), pp. 1-11. - Publication Year :
- 1990
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Abstract
- This article addresses the question: what is the most productive way to systematize abnormal behavior in order to study its biological roots? Though nosology still occupies the premier position in biological psychiatry, it is, in and by itself, a treacherous beacon. Syndromal organization of psychopathology is likewise seriously flawed. A functional organization of psychopathology is considered the most appropriate framework for biological research and a plea is made for a two-tier diagnostic system of psychiatric disorders. Tier one comprises the nosological diagnosis, and tier two a detailed depiction of the component psychological dysfunctions. Such a two-tier diagnostic system would bring psychopathology onto a true scientific footing.
- Subjects :
- Brain physiopathology
Humans
Mental Disorders classification
Mental Disorders psychology
Neurocognitive Disorders classification
Neurocognitive Disorders psychology
Neurotransmitter Agents physiology
Syndrome
Mental Disorders diagnosis
Neurocognitive Disorders diagnosis
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0165-1781
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Psychiatry research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 1980016
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/0165-1781(90)90053-8