Question 1

Cole et.al.(2002)conducted a study to investigate the emergence of depression in children and adolescents.What were the results of the study?

Accepted Answer

The study found a significant increase in the rate of depressive symptoms between the sixth and seventh grade.

Question 2

One shortcoming of the original Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM; 1952)was that

Accepted Answer

The original DSM lacked specific criteria for diagnosis, leading to vague diagnostic descriptions. This made it difficult for practitioners to effectively diagnose and treat mental disorders.

Question 3

An understanding of not only an individual's current difficulties,but also a consideration of the course of the problem if left untreated,is considered:

Accepted Answer

The consideration of the course of the problem if left untreated is a key aspect of the developmental psychopathology approach, which seeks to understand how disorders emerge and develop over time. This approach emphasizes the importance of considering the individual's developmental history and the context in which the problem occurs.

Question 4

Widiger defined the concept of _______ which refers to the impairment resulting from a disorder that is involuntary or not readily managed.

Accepted Answer

Widiger defined the concept of "dyscontrol," which refers to the impairment resulting from a disorder that is involuntary or not readily managed. This term specifically captures the aspect of control, or rather the lack thereof, in the context of psychological or behavioral disorders.

Question 5

The Christchurch Health and Development Study of 1,265 individuals,those who were exposed to ____________ had a 1.4 times higher rate of mental disorder than those who were not exposed.

Accepted Answer

The sentence specifically mentions the Christchurch Health and Development Study of 1,265 individuals and how exposure to "earthquakes" resulted in a 1.4 times higher rate of mental disorder. Options A, B, and D are not mentioned in the sentence and therefore cannot be the correct answer.

Question 6

Dhat syndrome,malady moun,and nervios are examples of

Accepted Answer

Dhat syndrome, malady moun, and nervios are all examples of culture-specific disorders that have been described in Appendix I of DSM-5. These are conditions that are specific to certain cultures or regions and may not fit neatly into Western diagnostic categories. DSM-5 includes these disorders to raise awareness among clinicians and researchers and to encourage culturally sensitive care.

Question 7

Wakefield (1992)described ____________ as the behaviours associated with a mental disorder that are problematic,and that these problematic behaviours are damaging to the individual or to those around him or her.

Accepted Answer

Wakefield specifically used the term "harmful dysfunction" to describe problematic behaviours associated with mental disorders, implying that the dysfunction is the root of the harm. The other choices are not precise enough in describing Wakefield's concept.

Question 8

Within the biopsychosocial model of the etiology of mental disorders,the contributions of biological,psychological,and social factors are likely to ________ from disorder to disorder,and may _________ over the course of life.

Accepted Answer

The biopsychosocial model emphasizes that different mental disorders can have unique etiologies that may involve varying contributions from biological, psychological, and social factors. Furthermore, these contributions may change over the course of an individual's life, highlighting the importance of understanding the complex and dynamic nature of mental illness. Therefore, option D, which states that these contributions can vary and change, is the best answer.

Question 9

Longitudinal studies can inform us about which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal studies can provide information about variables that predict mental disorders, individual differences in the emergence and development of mental disorders, and the maintenance and course of mental disorders. Therefore, all of the options are correct.

Question 10

The ICD is used:

Accepted Answer

The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is used to determine prevalence rates across countries using the same criteria. It is a classification system maintained by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is used by healthcare providers and researchers worldwide.

Question 11

Schizophrenia was not included in the World Health Organization Mental Health Survey Consortium (2004)because

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia was not included in the World Health Organization Mental Health Survey Consortium (2004) because previous research had shown that many people diagnosed with schizophrenia would also receive a diagnosis included in the surveys. The presence of comorbidities could have made it difficult to accurately measure the prevalence and impact of schizophrenia as a standalone mental illness.

Question 12

The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and related Health Problems (ICD)was developed:

Accepted Answer

The ICD was developed by the World Health Organization to diagnose all diseases and health problems, not just psychological disorders. It is used as a classification system for health information and statistics, as well as billing purposes in many countries.

Question 13

Longitudinal research of depression rates in adulthood indicate that rates of depressive symptoms are

Accepted Answer

The answer of Longitudinal research of depression rates in adulthood...

Question 14

In determining whether a person meets criteria for a diagnosis a of mental disorder,clinical psychologists rely primarily on

Accepted Answer

Clinical psychologists rely primarily on self-report of symptoms to determine whether a person meets criteria for a diagnosis of mental disorder. This includes gathering information about the individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors through assessments and interviews. Family history may provide additional information, but it is not the primary method of diagnosis. Laboratory tests are typically not used to confirm a diagnosis of mental disorder, as there are no objective tests that can definitively identify a specific disorder. The intrusiveness of primary symptoms may be considered, but it is not the only factor that is evaluated in the diagnostic process.

Question 15

In the 2004 survey of prevalence rates of mental disorders across 14 countries,the Mental Health Survey Consortium (World Health Organization)found that across most countries,________ disorders were the most common,followed by _______ disorders.

Accepted Answer

The Mental Health Survey Consortium found that anxiety disorders were the most common across most countries, followed by mood disorders. Therefore, the best choice is C, which lists anxiety disorders first and mood disorders second. Option A is incorrect because it lists mood disorders first, and impulse-control disorders are not mentioned. Option B is incorrect because it lists anxiety disorders first, but impulse-control disorders are the second option instead of mood disorders. Option D is incorrect because it lists mood disorders first, but substance abuse disorders are the second option instead of anxiety disorders.

Question 16

Turner and Lloyd (2004)conducted a study on the build-up of life stress and the subsequent risk of developing a mental disorder.The researchers found that the odds of developing a disorder

Accepted Answer

Turner and Lloyd (2004) found that the odds of developing a mental disorder increased with the number of stressors experienced, indicating a positive correlation between life stress and mental health issues.

Question 17

A practicum student in clinical psychology is feeling sad over the break-up of a romantic relationship and wonders if this is the beginning of a depressive disorder.It is impossible to diagnose based on this information because:

Accepted Answer

A diagnosis of depressive disorder is based on a constellation of symptoms, and the information provided is not sufficient to determine if the practicum student meets the criteria for such a diagnosis. It is important to consider the duration and intensity of the symptoms, as well as any other contributing factors, before making a diagnosis.

Question 18

The 3rd edition of the DSM differed from previous editions in that it

Accepted Answer

The 3rd edition of the DSM removed theoretical rationales for mental disorders, improved the reliability of diagnoses through field trials of the diagnostic system, and introduced a multiaxial diagnostic system. Therefore, all of the options (A, B, and C) are correct.

Question 19

Childhood depression was not diagnosed until the 1980s.This is because:

Accepted Answer

According to the dominant psychoanalytic model, depression was not possible until the person was old enough to have a superego. Therefore, childhood depression was not recognized or diagnosed before the 1980s.

Question 20

In 2013,the director of the U.S.National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH),announced that,due to the lack of validity data on the DSM system,the NIMH would encourage efforts to develop a new diagnostic system for mental disorders based on biological and psychological markers for these disorders,known as the

Accepted Answer

The Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) is the new diagnostic system that the NIMH is encouraging efforts to develop, as it is based on biological and psychological markers for mental disorders. This announcement signaled a move away from solely relying on the DSM criteria and towards a more comprehensive approach to understanding mental illness. The ICD is a classification system used by the World Health Organization (WHO), and the prototype model is not a recognized diagnostic system.

Quiz 3: Classification and Diagnosis

Cole et.al.(2002) conducted a study to investigate the emergence of depression in children and adolescents.What were the results of the study?

One shortcoming of the original Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM; 1952) was that

An understanding of not only an individual's current difficulties,but also a consideration of the course of the problem if left untreated,is considered:

Widiger defined the concept of _______ which refers to the impairment resulting from a disorder that is involuntary or not readily managed.

The Christchurch Health and Development Study of 1,265 individuals,those who were exposed to ____________ had a 1.4 times higher rate of mental disorder than those who were not exposed.

Dhat syndrome,malady moun,and nervios are examples of

Wakefield (1992) described ____________ as the behaviours associated with a mental disorder that are problematic,and that these problematic behaviours are damaging to the individual or to those around him or her.

Within the biopsychosocial model of the etiology of mental disorders,the contributions of biological,psychological,and social factors are likely to from disorder to disorder,and may _ over the course of life.

Longitudinal studies can inform us about which of the following?

The ICD is used:

Schizophrenia was not included in the World Health Organization Mental Health Survey Consortium (2004) because

The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and related Health Problems (ICD) was developed:

Longitudinal research of depression rates in adulthood indicate that rates of depressive symptoms are

In determining whether a person meets criteria for a diagnosis a of mental disorder,clinical psychologists rely primarily on

In the 2004 survey of prevalence rates of mental disorders across 14 countries,the Mental Health Survey Consortium (World Health Organization) found that across most countries,__ disorders were the most common,followed by _ disorders.

Turner and Lloyd (2004) conducted a study on the build-up of life stress and the subsequent risk of developing a mental disorder.The researchers found that the odds of developing a disorder

A practicum student in clinical psychology is feeling sad over the break-up of a romantic relationship and wonders if this is the beginning of a depressive disorder.It is impossible to diagnose based on this information because:

The 3rd edition of the DSM differed from previous editions in that it

Childhood depression was not diagnosed until the 1980s.This is because:

Quiz 3: Classification and Diagnosis

Cole et.al.(2002) conducted a study to investigate the emergence of depression in children and adolescents.What were the results of the study?

One shortcoming of the original Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM; 1952) was that

An understanding of not only an individual's current difficulties,but also a consideration of the course of the problem if left untreated,is considered:

Widiger defined the concept of _______ which refers to the impairment resulting from a disorder that is involuntary or not readily managed.

The Christchurch Health and Development Study of 1,265 individuals,those who were exposed to ____________ had a 1.4 times higher rate of mental disorder than those who were not exposed.

Dhat syndrome,malady moun,and nervios are examples of

Wakefield (1992) described ____________ as the behaviours associated with a mental disorder that are problematic,and that these problematic behaviours are damaging to the individual or to those around him or her.

Within the biopsychosocial model of the etiology of mental disorders,the contributions of biological,psychological,and social factors are likely to ________ from disorder to disorder,and may _________ over the course of life.

Longitudinal studies can inform us about which of the following?

The ICD is used:

Schizophrenia was not included in the World Health Organization Mental Health Survey Consortium (2004) because

The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and related Health Problems (ICD) was developed:

Longitudinal research of depression rates in adulthood indicate that rates of depressive symptoms are

In determining whether a person meets criteria for a diagnosis a of mental disorder,clinical psychologists rely primarily on

In the 2004 survey of prevalence rates of mental disorders across 14 countries,the Mental Health Survey Consortium (World Health Organization) found that across most countries,________ disorders were the most common,followed by _______ disorders.

Turner and Lloyd (2004) conducted a study on the build-up of life stress and the subsequent risk of developing a mental disorder.The researchers found that the odds of developing a disorder

A practicum student in clinical psychology is feeling sad over the break-up of a romantic relationship and wonders if this is the beginning of a depressive disorder.It is impossible to diagnose based on this information because:

The 3rd edition of the DSM differed from previous editions in that it

Childhood depression was not diagnosed until the 1980s.This is because:

Within the biopsychosocial model of the etiology of mental disorders,the contributions of biological,psychological,and social factors are likely to from disorder to disorder,and may _ over the course of life.

In the 2004 survey of prevalence rates of mental disorders across 14 countries,the Mental Health Survey Consortium (World Health Organization) found that across most countries,__ disorders were the most common,followed by _ disorders.