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Rather than using psych labels that I am not qualified to identify I find it is usually better to describe real behavior patterns. I noticed even phD psychologi
by porknubbins 4y ago
Rather than using psych labels that I am not qualified to identify I find it is usually better to describe real behavior patterns. I noticed even phD psychologists are reluctant to diagnose people with disorders whom they have not met.
- fnordpiglet 4y agoI think it’s more than reluctant, it’s a core tenet of the field. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldwater_rule https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldwater_rule From the APA ethics guidelines: However, it is unethical for a psychiatrist to offer a professional opinion unless he or she has conducted an examination and has been granted proper authorization for such a statement.