Question 1

Elderly Chinese women have a high suicide rate.

Accepted Answer

Elderly Chinese women have historically had one of the highest suicide rates in the world, attributed to various cultural, social, and personal factors.

Question 2

The Therapist Variable includes each of the following except

Accepted Answer

Adhering to the ethical code about refusing gifts from clients is not a part of the Therapist Variable.

Question 3

Neurasthenia, once considered a physical illness in China, is now considered a representation of which mental illness

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Which of the following was described by the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General as a ""formidable obstacle"" preventing the use of mental-health services for all potential clients?

Accepted Answer

Stigma associated with mental illness has been identified by the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General as a significant barrier to accessing mental health services. This stigma can discourage individuals from seeking help due to fear of judgment or discrimination.

Question 5

An Asian-American's desire to have a white therapist is most likely attributed to

Accepted Answer

The answer of An Asian-American's desire to have a white...

Question 6

Integrating psychiatry and primary health care improved referral to mental-health services by Chinese Americans.

Accepted Answer

Integrating psychiatry into primary health care has been shown to improve access to mental health services among various populations, including Chinese Americans, by reducing stigma and making services more accessible and culturally sensitive.

Question 7

Psychopharmacology works well with most Asian-Americans because of their tendency to somaticize mental-health symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Psychopharmacology's effectiveness is not determined by a patient's racial or ethnic background but by individual biological, psychological, and social factors. The statement oversimplifies and stereotypes a diverse group's response to medication.

Question 8

Asian-Americans who live in poverty are less likely to use emergency and inpatient services.

Accepted Answer

Asian-Americans living in poverty are more likely to face barriers to accessing primary healthcare services, leading to a higher reliance on emergency and inpatient services for healthcare needs.

Question 9

One of the barriers to Asian-Americans utilizing mental-health care is a tendency to describe their symptoms in somatic terms.

Accepted Answer

Asian-Americans often describe their mental health issues in terms of physical symptoms due to cultural stigma around mental illness and a preference for somatic expression, which can be a barrier to accessing appropriate mental health care.

Question 10

Match the step item in the DSM-IV-TR Outline for Cultural Formulation with its description.
-Cultural identity of the individual

Accepted Answer

Cultural identity of the individual involves understanding the individual's cultural reference group, the languages they speak, and how their cultural background has influenced their development.

Question 11

Match the step item in the DSM-IV-TR Outline for Cultural Formulation with its description.
-Cultural elements of the clinician-patient relationship

Accepted Answer

Ethno-cultural transference and countertransference refer to the cultural elements of the clinician-patient relationship, where the clinician's and patient's cultural backgrounds influence their perceptions and interactions.

Question 12

Match the step item in the DSM-IV-TR Outline for Cultural Formulation with its description.
-Cultural explanations of the illness

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the step item in the DSM-IV-TR...

Question 13

Match the step item in the DSM-IV-TR Outline for Cultural Formulation with its description.
-Cultural factors related to psychosocial environment and levels of functioning

Accepted Answer

Social stressors and supports such as family or religious groups are related to the psychosocial environment and levels of functioning.

Question 14

Match the step item in the DSM-IV-TR Outline for Cultural Formulation with its description.
-Overall cultural assessment

Accepted Answer

The overall cultural assessment in the DSM-IV-TR Outline for Cultural Formulation is a summary of how cultural factors affect the treatment plan, which matches with option D.

Quiz 10: Community Mental Health Services to Asian-Americans

Elderly Chinese women have a high suicide rate.

The Therapist Variable includes each of the following except

Neurasthenia, once considered a physical illness in China, is now considered a representation of which mental illness

Which of the following was described by the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General as a ""formidable obstacle"" preventing the use of mental-health services for all potential clients?

An Asian-American's desire to have a white therapist is most likely attributed to

Integrating psychiatry and primary health care improved referral to mental-health services by Chinese Americans.

Psychopharmacology works well with most Asian-Americans because of their tendency to somaticize mental-health symptoms.

Asian-Americans who live in poverty are less likely to use emergency and inpatient services.

One of the barriers to Asian-Americans utilizing mental-health care is a tendency to describe their symptoms in somatic terms.

Match the step item in the DSM-IV-TR Outline for Cultural Formulation with its description. -Cultural identity of the individual

Match the step item in the DSM-IV-TR Outline for Cultural Formulation with its description. -Cultural elements of the clinician-patient relationship

Match the step item in the DSM-IV-TR Outline for Cultural Formulation with its description. -Cultural explanations of the illness

Match the step item in the DSM-IV-TR Outline for Cultural Formulation with its description. -Cultural factors related to psychosocial environment and levels of functioning

Match the step item in the DSM-IV-TR Outline for Cultural Formulation with its description. -Overall cultural assessment