Question 1

Regarding culture-bound syndromes,most cultures have a need to label and categorize _______ behavior.

Accepted Answer

Culture-bound syndromes refer to specific patterns of behavior and symptoms that are only recognized and diagnosed within specific cultures. These behaviors are often labeled as "disturbed" or "abnormal" by the members of that culture. Therefore, the best choice is D - disturbed behavior.

Question 2

Voodoo death would be a part of which culture-bound syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Voodoo death refers to the belief in certain cultures that someone can die simply from being cursed or hexed by a voodoo practitioner. This is a central component of the culture-bound syndrome known as susto, which is found primarily in Latin American cultures.

Question 3

Descriptions of disorders in the DSM-5

Accepted Answer

The descriptions of disorders in the DSM-5 are based on empirical data and clinical observations.

Question 4

Among many American Indian tribes,people who become preoccupied with death and the deceased have symptoms that include bad dreams,weakness,fainting,and hallucinations and are said to suffer from

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described are associated with ghost sickness, a cultural belief among some American Indian tribes where preoccupation with death and the deceased can lead to physical and psychological symptoms.

Question 5

Afflictions such as susto,amok,and hikikomori are evidence that

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Regarding the culture-bound syndromes,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The statement about hikikomori is false. Hikikomori is actually a culture-bound syndrome found in Japan. It is a condition where individuals, typically young men, become recluses and withdraw from society, often for months or even years at a time.

Question 7

Regarding mental disorders,which of the following is likely to develop when a primary problem causes secondary problems?

Accepted Answer

Comorbidity refers to the presence of two or more disorders in an individual at the same time. When a primary mental disorder leads to the development of additional secondary problems or disorders, it is called comorbidity.

Question 8

When a person suffers from more than one mental disorder at a time,the person is said to be

Accepted Answer

Comorbidity refers to the co-occurrence of two or more disorders in the same individual, such as depression and anxiety. The other options do not accurately describe this phenomenon.

Question 9

Regarding mental disorders,comorbidity often develops when

Accepted Answer

Comorbidity often develops when a primary problem causes secondary problems. For example, a person with depression may develop anxiety as a secondary problem. This can also occur when the primary problem is not treated or managed, leading to the development of other problems. Comorbidity can also be caused by genetic and environmental factors. Options A, C, and D are not accurate explanations of comorbidity.

Question 10

Tanis is an American Indian from the Cree tribe,who has recently been experiencing a loss of appetite,weakness,anxiety,feelings of futility,and a sense of suffocation.She has also exhibited a preoccupation with death and has been having visual and auditory hallucinations involving deceased relatives.Tanis appears to be suffering from the culture-bound syndrome known as

Accepted Answer

Tanis is exhibiting symptoms that are characteristic of ghost sickness, a culture-bound syndrome that is traditionally found among American Indian communities. Symptoms of ghost sickness include loss of appetite, weakness, anxiety, and a preoccupation with death. Hallucinations involving deceased relatives are also common. The other options, hikikomori, koro, and amok de la muertos, are not relevant to Tanis's symptoms nor are they associated with American Indian culture.

Question 11

Emotional misery increases and health care providers have more difficulty in diagnosing and treating a person when they suffer from more than one mental disorder at the same time,a condition known as

Accepted Answer

Comorbidity refers to the presence of multiple disorders in an individual, which can make diagnosis and treatment more challenging. This can lead to increased emotional distress and difficulty for healthcare providers to correctly identify and address all of the individual's needs. Cyclothymia is a specific mood disorder and psychotic disorders involve a loss of contact with reality, while conversion reactions involve physical symptoms without a clear medical explanation, none of which fully capture the complexity of comorbidity.

Question 12

Maria lives in Mexico and has been exhibiting insomnia,sweating,and irritability ever since she says she was badly frightened by a black magic curse.Maria appears to have the culture-bound syndrome known as

Accepted Answer

Susto is a culture-bound syndrome commonly found in Latin America, particularly among indigenous communities. It is characterized by a combination of physical and psychological symptoms such as insomnia, loss of appetite, and irritability. Susto is often attributed to a traumatic or frightening event, such as a curse or accident, and is believed to result in the loss of the soul. Treatment generally involves traditional healers and can include rituals to retrieve the lost soul.

Question 13

Which of the following conditions do American psychologists Pamela Keel and Kelly Klump believe to be primarily a syndrome of Western cultures,such as the United States?

Accepted Answer

Pamela Keel and Kelly Klump believe bulimia to be primarily a syndrome of Western cultures, such as the United States, due to the cultural emphasis on thinness and beauty standards.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of koro?

Accepted Answer

Koro is a culture-bound syndrome found primarily in south and east Asian cultures, characterized by a sudden and intense fear that the genitals will retract into the body and cause death. This closely matches the symptoms described in choice D. Choices A, B, and C describe other disorders, but not koro.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of susto?

Accepted Answer

Susto is a cultural syndrome commonly found in Latin American cultures, particularly in Mexico. It is characterized by various symptoms, including insomnia, sweating, and irritability, and stems from a traumatic experience or event such as a black magic curse. Therefore, option C is the correct choice as it describes an individual experiencing the symptoms associated with susto.

Question 16

Regarding the culture-bound syndromes and diagnostic classification,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Culture-bound syndromes can occur in any culture and are not limited to Eastern, Hispanic, and African cultures. Choice A, C, and D are all true statements. Culture-bound syndromes may provide important cultural context to an individual's symptoms and experiences, but they should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis and treatment. The DSM-5 is based on both empirical data and clinical observations, and it is a dynamic system that has changed over time with the addition and deletion of diagnoses.

Question 17

Kyo is 15 years old and lives in Japan.During the last six months,he has refused to leave his parents' home or go to school and spends most of his day sitting in his room reading,listening to music,or surfing the Internet.Recently,Kyo has refused to eat with the family,taking his plate back to his room to eat in front of the television.Kyo appears to be suffering from which culture-bound syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Kyo's behavior is indicative of hikikomori, a culture-bound syndrome that is prevalent in Japan. This syndrome is characterized by social withdrawal and seclusion, often lasting for months or even years. It is typically seen in young adults and adolescents, and may be triggered by factors such as academic pressure, family problems, or social anxiety. The individual may spend most of their time indoors, often in their bedroom, and may refuse to attend school or work. They may also exhibit other symptoms such as depression, anxiety, or physical complaints.

Question 18

Which culture-bound syndrome occurs in south and east Asia and involves either a man experiencing sudden and intense anxiety that his penis is receding into his body or a female believing that her vulva and nipples are shrinking?

Accepted Answer

The culture-bound syndrome that is described in the question is called koro. It has been observed mainly in south and east Asian cultures and involves men experiencing the fear that their penis is receding into their body, while women may feel that their vulva and nipples are shrinking. Susto is a folk illness that occurs in Latin American cultures and is characterized by symptoms of anxiety, nervousness, and loss of appetite. Amok is a syndrome that occurs mainly in Southeast Asian cultures and is characterized by sudden and violent outbursts of behavior. Hikikomori is a phenomenon observed in Japan where individuals withdraw from social interactions and isolate themselves in their homes for extended periods.

Question 19

In Japanese society,adolescents or young adults who refuse to leave their parents' homes for months at a time are experiencing an extreme form of social withdrawal called

Accepted Answer

Hikikomori is a phenomenon in Japan where adolescents or young adults withdraw from society and isolate themselves in their parents' homes for months or even years at a time. It is considered an extreme form of social withdrawal and is often associated with mental health issues and societal pressures. A, B, and D are not related to this phenomenon.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of "going amok"?

Accepted Answer

Going amok refers to an uncontrolled outburst of violence, often resulting in a killing spree. The scenario of a brooding man suddenly going on a murderous rampage best fits this definition.

Quiz 60: Psychological Disorders: Normality and Psychopathology