Chapter 1 part 2

Question 1

Define a science practitioner

Answer 1

i. Mental health professionals who take a science approach to their clinical work
ii. Three roles
1. Consumer of science, enhances the process
2. Evaluation of practice
3. Creator of science

Question 2

Define clinical description

Answer 2

1. The unique combination of behaviours, thoughts and feelings that make up a specific disorder

Question 3

Define lifetime prevalence

Answer 3

1. How many people have ever had the disorder

Question 4

Define incidence

Answer 4

1. The number of new cases in a given time period

Question 5

Define prognosis

Answer 5

1. The expected course a disorder will take