Understanding Psychological Disorders Answers

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Someone who displays symptoms of an anxiety disorder would be given an Axis I classification of mental disorders.

A
T
B
F
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DSM stands for the __________.

A
Diagnostic Standards for Mental Disorders
B
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
C
Directory of Scientific Members
D
Directory of Standard Mental Disorders
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All of the following are stereotypes associated with mental illness except __________.

A
the idea that mental illness is incurable
B
a response of anger toward someone with a mental illness
C
the belief that individuals with mental illness are dangerous
D
the thought that all individuals with a mental illness are not capable of living independently
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One of the differences between labeling an individual with a medical disease or labeling them with a mental illness is that __________.

A
many mental illnesses are used to define an individual
B
many medical diseases are seen as patient caused
C
there are no known cures for mental illnesses
D
there are more cures for medical diseases
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One of the differences between labeling an individual with a medical disease or labeling them with a mental illness is that __________.

A
many mental illnesses are used to define an individual
B
many medical diseases are seen as patient caused
C
there are no known cures for mental illnesses
D
there are more cures for medical diseases
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Which of the following axes and terms are not correctly associated according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)?

A
Axis I: Dissociative disorders
B
Axis II: Mental retardation
C
Axis III: General medical conditions
D
Axis IV: Global assessment and functioning
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DSM stands for the __________.

A
Diagnostic Standards for Mental Disorders
B
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
C
Directory of Scientific Members
D
Directory of Standard Mental Disorders
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Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.Patients A, B, C, and D all have similar symptoms and situational stressors. The major difference is that patient A’s Axis V rating scale is 77, patient B’s is 92, patient C’s is 15, and patient D’s rating scale is 32. Which of the patients would be given a more severe diagnosis?

A
Patient A
B
Patient B
C
Patient C
D
Patient D
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Which of the following statements would not be considered a clinical benefit to labeling an individual with a mental illness?

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A diagnosis can provide information effective in helping patients with disorders.
B
A diagnosis provides accurate communication within the mental health community.
C
Individuals would have a better understanding of psychological issues and where to seek help.
D
A label is subjective to clinicians and can therefore cast doubt on the patient's diagnosis.
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All of the following are stereotypes associated with mental illness except __________.

A
the idea that mental illness is incurable
B
a response of anger toward someone with a mental illness
C
the belief that individuals with mental illness are dangerous
D
the thought that all individuals with a mental illness are not capable of living independently
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Individuals who suffer from a mental disorder are most likely to commit violent crimes.

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T
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F

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