Understanding Psychological Disorders Answers

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?

Robert has a history of depression but worries that if he seeks treatment he will judged by his family and friends and viewed as weak. Robert’s apprehension to get help is an example of __________.

Individuals who suffer from a mental disorder are most likely to commit violent crimes.

DSM stands for the __________.

All of the following except __________ are possible side effects of stigmas associated with mental disorders.

Individuals with a psychological disorder are extremely different from individuals without a psychological disorder.

All of the following are stereotypes associated with mental illness except __________.

One of the differences between labeling an individual with a medical disease or labeling them with a mental illness is that __________.

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

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