Question 1

Insanity is

Accepted Answer

Insanity is a legal term that refers to people who are unable to manage their affairs or foresee consequences. It is not a psychiatric term, nor is it a disorder described in the DSM-IV-TR, and it is not typically caused by a severe combination of personality disorders.

Question 2

A _____ is defined by a significant impairment in psychological functioning.

Accepted Answer

The term "mental disorder" refers to a clinically significant behavioral or psychological syndrome or pattern that occurs in an individual and that is typically associated with disruption in mood, cognition, behavior, or perception, and which causes significant distress, disability, or impairment in functioning. Options A and B do not capture the full range of impairments seen in mental disorders, and option D refers to a disorder that is primarily physiological in nature, whereas mental disorders may have multiple causes.

Question 3

DSM (DSM-IV-TR) stands for _____, fourth version, text revision.

Accepted Answer

DSM (DSM-IV-TR) stands for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, fourth version, text revision. It is a publication of the American Psychiatric Association that provides a common language and standard criteria for the classification of mental disorders.

Question 4

Insanity is

Accepted Answer

Insanity is a legal term, not a psychiatric term. It refers to a mental state in which a person is unable to differentiate between right and wrong or is unable to control their behavior. This term is used in the legal system to determine a defendant's responsibility for a crime.

Question 5

The DSM-IV-TR

Accepted Answer

The DSM-IV-TR is primarily used by psychologists and psychiatrists to diagnose and identify mental disorders and select the best therapeutic approach. It is not used by judges or juries to make legal decisions about involuntary commitment or insanity pleas.

Question 6

The most severe psychological disorder is a(n)

Accepted Answer

Psychotic disorders involve a loss of touch with reality, including delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking. They are considered the most severe because they significantly impair one's ability to function in daily life and can cause profound distress for the individual and their loved ones. Examples of psychotic disorders include schizophrenia and severe forms of bipolar disorder.

Question 7

The system used in the United States and Canada to classify psychological problems

Accepted Answer

The system used in the United States and Canada to classify psychological problems is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR). This system provides a standardized classification of mental disorders and their corresponding diagnostic criteria. It is widely used by mental health professionals in North America for diagnosis and treatment planning. The other choices are not accurate - A) Freudian psychoanalytic system is a theoretical framework, not a classification system. C) Emil Kraepelin and Eugen Bleuler were early pioneers in psychiatry and developed their own classification systems, but they are not the current ones used in North America. D) There is no such thing as the Federal Uniform Code of Psychopathology.

Question 8

The legal definition of _____ means the inability to manage one's affairs or to be aware of the consequences of one's actions.

Accepted Answer

The legal definition of insanity is the inability to manage one's affairs or to be aware of the consequences of one's actions. Options B, C, and D refer to different mental health conditions but do not match the legal definition of insanity.

Question 9

According to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale, a person who functions well in a wide range of activities and who is sought out by others because of his or her many positive qualities would be considered to have _____ functioning and would have a score of _____ on the scale.

Accepted Answer

According to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale, individuals who function well in a wide range of activities and are highly sought after by others due to their positive qualities are considered to have superior functioning, and would receive a score of 91-100 on the scale. Therefore, the best choice is A, with a score of 100.

Question 10

The chief distinguishing feature of psychotic disorders is

Accepted Answer

Psychotic disorders involve a loss of contact with shared views of reality, which may include delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking. Antisocial conduct, overwhelming anxiety, and obsessive behavior are not the defining features of psychotic disorders.

Question 11

According to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale, a person who is repeatedly violent, maintains almost no personal hygiene, or has made potentially lethal suicide attempts would have a score of _____ on the scale.

Accepted Answer

A score of 10 on the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale indicates persistent danger of severely hurting oneself or others, persistent inability to maintain personal hygiene, or serious suicidal act with clear expectation of death.

Question 12

Psychologists use the _____ in order to correctly identify mental disorders as organic mental disorders, personality disorders, dissociative disorders, etc.

Accepted Answer

Psychologists use the DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision) in order to correctly identify mental disorders. The DSM-IV-TR provides a standardized classification system for mental disorders based on symptoms and behavior patterns. It categorizes disorders into different types such as organic mental disorders, personality disorders, dissociative disorders, etc.

Question 13

Which of the following disorders is characterized by the person being socially withdrawn and unable to control his or her thoughts or actions and by the presence of delusions and/or hallucinations?

Accepted Answer

The characteristic symptoms described in the question - social withdrawal, inability to control thoughts or actions, and presence of delusions and/or hallucinations - are hallmarks of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. Neurotic and somatoform disorders are characterized by other types of symptoms, such as anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and physical symptoms without a medical explanation. Dissociative disorders involve disruptions in memory, identity, or awareness.

Question 14

According to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale, a student who has mild anxiety before exams or may have occasional arguments with family members would most likely have a score of _____ on the scale.

Accepted Answer

A score of 90 on the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale indicates absent or minimal symptoms, such as mild anxiety before exams or occasional arguments, which do not significantly impair functioning.

Question 15

According to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale, a person who has suicidal thoughts, engages in obsessional rituals, shoplifts, has no friends, and is unable to keep a job would most likely have a score of _____ on the scale.

Accepted Answer

The Global Assessment of Functioning Scale ranges from 0-100 with 100 representing superior functioning and 0 indicating an inability to function. The behaviors described in the question indicate significant impairment in multiple areas of functioning such as social relationships, self-care, and work. Specifically, suicidal thoughts suggest severe emotional distress, obsessional rituals suggest obsessive-compulsive disorder, shoplifting suggests impulse control difficulties, having no friends suggests social isolation, and being unable to keep a job suggests difficulties with vocational functioning. A score of 50 or below is indicative of significant impairment, and given the behaviors described in the question, a score of 10 or 20 would be too high. Therefore, the most appropriate answer is C, which signifies serious impairments in several areas of functioning.

Question 16

Insanity is

Accepted Answer

Insanity is a legal term rather than a medical one, and its determination often relies on the testimony of expert witnesses in a court of law to establish whether a defendant was unable to understand the nature of their actions or distinguish right from wrong at the time of the crime.

Question 17

Regarding insanity and involuntary commitments to mental hospitals, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

All three statements are true. Insanity is established by expert witnesses in legal cases, people who are involuntarily committed are usually considered a danger, and emergency rooms are often the initial point of contact for a severely mentally disabled person who needs involuntary commitment.

Question 18

In practice, the judgment that a person needs help usually occurs when

Accepted Answer

The answer of In practice, the judgment that a person...

Question 19

An important use of DSM-IV-TR includes being a(n)

Accepted Answer

DSM-IV-TR is primarily used as a guidebook for clinicians to identify and diagnose mental disorders accurately and select appropriate treatment plans. While it may occasionally be used in legal proceedings, its primary purpose is to assist mental health professionals in their clinical work. It is not a statistical encyclopedia of crime or a research database.

Question 20

Robert was found wandering naked in the campus parking lot, proclaiming himself to be "Father Time." He shows evidence of a _____ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Robert's behavior of wandering naked and proclaiming himself to be "Father Time" suggests a break from reality and a loss of touch with reality, which are symptoms of a psychotic disorder.

Quiz 14: Extension A: Psychological Disorders

Insanity is

A _____ is defined by a significant impairment in psychological functioning.

DSM (DSM-IV-TR) stands for _____, fourth version, text revision.

Insanity is

The DSM-IV-TR

The most severe psychological disorder is a(n)

The system used in the United States and Canada to classify psychological problems

The legal definition of _____ means the inability to manage one's affairs or to be aware of the consequences of one's actions.

According to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale, a person who functions well in a wide range of activities and who is sought out by others because of his or her many positive qualities would be considered to have _ functioning and would have a score of _ on the scale.

The chief distinguishing feature of psychotic disorders is

According to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale, a person who is repeatedly violent, maintains almost no personal hygiene, or has made potentially lethal suicide attempts would have a score of _____ on the scale.

Psychologists use the _____ in order to correctly identify mental disorders as organic mental disorders, personality disorders, dissociative disorders, etc.

Which of the following disorders is characterized by the person being socially withdrawn and unable to control his or her thoughts or actions and by the presence of delusions and/or hallucinations?

According to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale, a student who has mild anxiety before exams or may have occasional arguments with family members would most likely have a score of _____ on the scale.

According to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale, a person who has suicidal thoughts, engages in obsessional rituals, shoplifts, has no friends, and is unable to keep a job would most likely have a score of _____ on the scale.

Insanity is

Regarding insanity and involuntary commitments to mental hospitals, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

In practice, the judgment that a person needs help usually occurs when

An important use of DSM-IV-TR includes being a(n)

Robert was found wandering naked in the campus parking lot, proclaiming himself to be "Father Time." He shows evidence of a _____ disorder.