Question 1

One purpose of theories of mental illness is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide a framework for understanding the nature of mental illness. 
B)  provide a foundations for the diagnoses in the DSM IV-TR. 
C)  increase the accuracy of diagnoses. 
D)  become a springboard for the discussion of cultural implications of mental illness. 
A)  provide a framework for understanding the nature of mental illness. 
B)  provide a foundations for the diagnoses in the DSM IV-TR. 
C)  increase the accuracy of diagnoses. 
D)  become a springboard for the discussion of cultural implications of mental illness. A

Question 2

Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are characteristics of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the medical model 
B)  DSM IV-TR 
C)  ADHD 
D)  depression. 
A)  the medical model 
B)  DSM IV-TR 
C)  ADHD 
D)  depression. C

Question 3

The model that suggests behavior results from problems in living and conflicting social values is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  antipsychiatric model. 
B)  medical model. 
C)  psychoanalytic model. 
D)  social stress model. 
A)  antipsychiatric model. 
B)  medical model. 
C)  psychoanalytic model. 
D)  social stress model. A

Question 4

Which of the following is not a limitation to the diagnostic procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  variety of training and experiences of clinicians 
B)  observations and interpretations 
C)  variability of symptoms 
D)  models of mental illness 
A)  variety of training and experiences of clinicians 
B)  observations and interpretations 
C)  variability of symptoms 
D)  models of mental illness

Question 5

Each year the National Institute of Mental Health publishes the number of mentally ill Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

One purpose of theories of mental illness is to:

Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are characteristics of:

The model that suggests behavior results from problems in living and conflicting social values is the:

Which of the following is not a limitation to the diagnostic procedure?

Each year the National Institute of Mental Health publishes the number of mentally ill Americans.

Introducing the Helping Process

The Assessment Phase

Assessment Skills

Effective Intake Interviewing

Interviewing Skills

Service-Delivery Planning

Planning Skills

Building a Case File

Coordinating Services

Providing Services

Implementation and Termination Skills

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Exam 9: Skills to Build the Case File

One purpose of theories of mental illness is to:

Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are characteristics of:

The model that suggests behavior results from problems in living and conflicting social values is the:

Which of the following is not a limitation to the diagnostic procedure?

Each year the National Institute of Mental Health publishes the number of mentally ill Americans.

Introducing the Helping Process

The Assessment Phase

Assessment Skills

Effective Intake Interviewing

Interviewing Skills

Service-Delivery Planning

Planning Skills

Building a Case File

Coordinating Services

Providing Services

Implementation and Termination Skills

Filters