Question 1

Jeeyoung is an East Asian student who is going through a tough time.Given her emotional situation,which of the following is she most likely to do to make herself feel better?

Accepted Answer

In East Asian cultures, there is often a strong emphasis on collectivism and maintaining harmony in relationships. Reminding oneself of connections with others aligns with these cultural values and can provide comfort and support during tough times.

Question 2

According to the textbook,which of the following patients with schizophrenia is going to have the best outcome?

Accepted Answer

Patients with schizophrenia living in undeveloped societies often have better outcomes due to stronger family support systems and less stigma, which can contribute to a more supportive environment for recovery.

Question 3

Andrelle is a therapist who wants to be culturally competent in treating her client,L.C.This means that Andrelle must

Accepted Answer

To be culturally competent, Andrelle must consider how L.C. manages multiple cultural influences. Culturally competent therapists recognize and respect the diversity of their clients' backgrounds and worldviews, and they acknowledge the impact that this diversity may have on the therapeutic process. By considering how L.C. navigates the intersection of various cultural experiences, Andrelle can tailor her treatment approach to best meet L.C.'s needs.

Question 4

A clinician uses two different forms of therapy to treat patients with anxiety and depression: Therapy 1 emphasizes bed rest,manual activities,and manual labor;Therapy 2 emphasizes thinking about how much one has benefited from the kindness of others.Patients with each disorder either received Therapy 1 or Therapy 2.The clinician found that Therapy 1 can effectively treat anxiety,but Therapy 2 cannot.On the other hand,both therapies can effectively treat depression.Draw a bar graph that reflects the proportion of patients with each disorder that were cured by each therapy.In your graph,use the proper labels corresponding to each therapy.

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Question 5

Jack and Jill have both been diagnosed with a psychiatric condition-Jack has depression,while Jill has neurasthenia.They each have ten symptoms that led their clinicians to give them these diagnoses.Draw a bar graph reflecting the expected pattern of how many somatic symptoms and psychological symptoms Jack and Jill each have.(Note: the overall pattern matters;exact numbers do not. )

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Question 6

When comparing Morita therapy and Naikan therapy,which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

Morita therapy encourages acceptance of feelings and focuses on taking action despite them, which aligns with secondary control. Naikan therapy involves self-reflection and gratitude, not specifically focusing on control types.

Question 7

An economics professor at a university controversially argues that it is to the benefit of all cultures around the world to become more Westernized and developed due to the huge economic benefits that Westernization and development bring,with no negative repercussions-everyone is richer and happier.From a mental health perspective,do you agree with this position? Why or why not? In your response,include two pieces of evidence to support your claims.

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Question 8

There are three camps of people in discussing anorexia nervosa-the "cultural" camp says that it is a culture-bound syndrome,the "universal" camp says that it is a universal syndrome,and the "integrationist" camp says that both labels apply to this condition.Evaluate which position best characterizes current research on anorexia nervosa.

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Question 9

Patients with schizophrenia living in undeveloped societies should move to developed societies if they want to have the best prognoses.True or false?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that patients with schizophrenia often have better prognoses in undeveloped societies due to factors like stronger community support and less stigma.

Question 10

As a Moritist practitioner,you want to raise the popularity of your therapeutic approach by teaching others about it.In your lectures to others,you are most likely to say,

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Question 11

You are a therapist who is hoping to treat a patient by asking him to understand his own past,to accept that his past is a part of him,and to learn to feel gratitude and guilt toward those around him.What type of treatment is this?

Accepted Answer

The treatment that involves asking a patient to understand their past, to accept that it is a part of them, and to feel gratitude and guilt toward those around them is Naikan therapy. Naikan therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on self-reflection and gratitude, where patients are asked to think about their past experiences and relationships and find ways to appreciate the good and take responsibility for the bad. This approach is commonly used in Japan and is considered a form of mindfulness-based therapy.

Question 12

Which of the following therapists is most accurately being described as demonstrating cultural competence?

Accepted Answer

Therapist C demonstrates cultural competence by being aware of their own cultural background and how it may affect their perspectives, while also striving to understand the cultural perspective of their clients. This allows them to provide effective and respectful treatment to clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. The other options may also demonstrate some level of cultural competence, but C is the most accurate based on the limited information provided.

Question 13

Your sister just got a new job.Her role is to be a surrogate sister for a teenage boy who has not unlocked himself from his room for a year.Ultimately,her job is to try to get the boy to get out of the house.What condition does this boy have?

Accepted Answer

Hikikomori is a term used in Japan to describe a person who avoids social situations and isolates themselves in their bedroom or home for an extended period of time, often for months or years. It is often associated with anxiety or depression. As the boy in this scenario has not left his room for a year, hikikomori is the most likely condition he is experiencing.

Question 14

The country of Adanac has two indigenous populations,Eerc and Tignilt,along with a large population of colonizers.Before colonization,the Eerc and Tignilt were culturally very similar to each other,and the suicide rates of both populations were steady at around 1 percent.After colonization,the Eerc have rejected the vastly different culture of the colonizers,insisting on maintaining their own culture.On the other hand,the Tignilt decided to increasingly adopt more aspects of the colonizers' culture over time to replace increasingly more parts of their own culture.Based on research on suicide rates discussed in the textbook,draw a line graph to depict the suicide rates of the Eerc and Tignilt people before and after when colonization began.

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Quiz 14: Mental Health