Question 1

Describe the results of the study by Broverman et al. (1970) on clinicians' judgments of mental health for males and females. What are the implications of these results? From a scientific standpoint, criticize the study.

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Question 2

Fatima lost her job last week and has been feeling sad, has had trouble sleeping, has feelings of worthlessness and guilt, and has had a loss of energy. Based on these symptoms alone, is it likely a psychologist or therapist would diagnose Fatima with depression? Explain why or why not.

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Question 3

Break down the ABC model of depression in the following ways:
(a) What does the ABC model explain?
(b) Explain what the ABC model being a "vulnerability-stress model" means.
(c) What are the components of the ABC model?

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Question 4

How would a feminist perspective explain the high prevalence of eating disorders among girls and women in the United States today?

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Question 5

Stephanie is a White female therapist who has just begun working with Toshiko, an Asian American woman. What are two culturally sensitive features of culturally adapted therapy that Stephanie should keep in mind?

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Question 6

Explain one possibility for the gender difference in alcohol use and abuse in men and women.

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Question 7

What are three of the nine classic, defining symptoms of depression?

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Question 8

Explain the "feminization of poverty." How is this related to mental health implications for women?

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Question 9

Compare and contrast the two eating disorders commonly found in women: anorexia nervosa and bulimia.

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Question 10

Explain one of the principles of feminist therapy.

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Quiz 15: Gender and Mental Health Issues