Diagnostic Tool

Definition

A diagnostic tool is a method or instrument used to identify and classify mental illnesses based on specific criteria.

Related terms

Validity:

The extent to which the diagnostic tool accurately measures what it claims to measure.

Reliability:

The consistency or stability of the diagnostic tool's results over time and across different raters.

Cultural Bias: The tendency of the diagnostic tool to favor certain cultural groups or overlook culturally-specific expressions of mental illness.