Question 1

The prognosis (outcome) for people with schizophrenia is ____ in nonindustrialized countries as/than in industrialized countries.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that the prognosis for people with schizophrenia tends to be better in nonindustrialized countries compared to industrialized countries, possibly due to stronger community support systems and different cultural attitudes towards mental illness.

Question 2

Culture-general symptoms of depression include all EXCEPT _____.

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Increased concentration is not a common symptom of depression; rather, depression typically involves poor concentration.

Question 3

Which of the following disorders consists of wild, out-of-control behaviors in which a person is likely to injure themselves or others?

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Running amok is a disorder characterized by sudden, wild, and uncontrolled behavior, often resulting in harm to oneself or others.

Question 4

Which of the following disorders consists of mutism, involuntary movement, and incomprehensible language?

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Possession by the Zar is a cultural syndrome found in parts of Africa and the Middle East, characterized by mutism, involuntary movements, and incomprehensible language.

Question 5

Define abnormal behavior, describe the four common standards for identifying abnormal behavior, and (1) state an example for each standard that illustrates an abnormal behavior and (2) state or exemplify a limitation of the standard.

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Question 6

Describe the historical highlights regarding the causes and treatment of abnormal behavior from the Stone Age to modern times. Include descriptions of the medical model and psychiatry's as well as psychology's approach to mental illness.

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Question 7

Describe the purpose, organization, and limitations of the DSM system for classifying mental disorders. Include an example for each of the DSM's five axes.

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Question 8

Describe the major classes of psychological disorders, their symptoms, and an example of a disorder that falls under each category.

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Question 9

Create a case history for a patient suffering from one of the anxiety disorders described in your text, including a complete list of symptoms. Differentiate the anxiety disorder your patient has from the other anxiety disorders by listing essential symptoms that are not present in your patient's history.

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Question 10

Discuss the possible biological and psychosocial causes of anxiety disorders.

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Question 11

Compare the two major mood disorders. Discuss the possible biological and psychosocial causes of these disorders.

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Question 12

Define schizophrenia and describe its five characteristic symptoms, providing an example of each one. List the different types of schizophrenia and how they differ in their symptoms.

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Question 13

Identify the common characteristic and cause for all dissociative disorders. Contrast symptoms of the various types of dissociative disorders. Briefly describe the controversy that surrounds DID.

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Question 14

State the essential characteristic for all personality disorders, and describe the characteristics and causes of antisocial and borderline personality disorders.

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Question 15

Give examples of how gender and culture affect abnormal behavior. Provide several examples of culture-bound versus culture general symptoms, as well as some disorders that are specific to only certain cultures.

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Quiz 13: Psychological Disorders