Walden University Abuse and Neglect in Diagnosis & Assessment Discussion

For this Discussion, select a personal bias pertaining to the topicof abuse. As a future professional in the field, consider how personalbiases may influence assessment and diagnosis.

Reference:
Oregon Health Authority (OHA). (2012). Definitions of abuse. Retrieved from http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/abuse/Pages/definitions.aspx

Post a description of at least two personal biasesyou might have that may prevent you from accurately assessing anddiagnosing cases of abuse and explain why. Finally, explain how youmight address your personal bias to reduce errors in diagnosis. Justifyyour response with use of the Learning Resources and currentliterature. (500 words or more)

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources and current literature

Readings

• American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing
  • Other Conditions That May Be a Focus of Clinical Attention
• Blasko, K. A., Winek, J. L., & Bieschke, K. J. (2007).Therapists’ prototypical assessment of domestic violence situations. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 33(2), 258–269.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
• Owens, G. P., & Chard, K. M. (2003). Comorbidity and psychiatric diagnoses among women reporting child sexual abuse. Child Abuse & Neglect, 27(9), 1075–1082.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
• Skowron, E. A., Kozlowski, J. M., & Pincus, A. L. (2010).Differentiation, self–other representations, and rupture–repairprocesses: Predicting child maltreatment risk. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 57(3), 304–316.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.