Question 1

A clinical assessment could involve all of the following procedures EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  being asked questions about what is wrong with you. 
B)  having a CAT scan. 
C)  filling out the MMPI. 
D)  being told what illness you have. 
E)  interviews with the patient's family. 
A)  being asked questions about what is wrong with you. 
B)  having a CAT scan. 
C)  filling out the MMPI. 
D)  being told what illness you have. 
E)  interviews with the patient's family.

Question 2

All of the following would be included on Axis I EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcoholism. 
B)  Alzheimer's Disease. 
C)  Anoxeria Nervosa. 
D)  Obsessive-Ccompulsive Personality Disorder. 
E)  ADHD. 
A)  Alcoholism. 
B)  Alzheimer's Disease. 
C)  Anoxeria Nervosa. 
D)  Obsessive-Ccompulsive Personality Disorder. 
E)  ADHD.

Question 3

Discrete classification refers to __________, while continuous classification is also called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  statistical classification; normative classification 
B)  categorical classification; dimensional classification 
C)  critical classification; current classification 
D)  dimensional classification; categorical classification 
E)  directional classification; bi-directional classification 
A)  statistical classification; normative classification 
B)  categorical classification; dimensional classification 
C)  critical classification; current classification 
D)  dimensional classification; categorical classification 
E)  directional classification; bi-directional classification

Question 4

The 2002 Health Canada Report on Mental Illness concludes that

Accepted Answer

A)  approximately one in five Canadians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. 
B)  approximately one in ten Canadians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. 
C)  approximately 5 percent of the population will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. 
D)  approximately 5 percent of the population will experience a mental disorder in a one year period. 
E)  mental illness is the leading cause of disability and premature death in Canada. 
A)  approximately one in five Canadians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. 
B)  approximately one in ten Canadians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. 
C)  approximately 5 percent of the population will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. 
D)  approximately 5 percent of the population will experience a mental disorder in a one year period. 
E)  mental illness is the leading cause of disability and premature death in Canada.

Question 5

The DSM-IV-TR uses both categorical and dimensional approaches to classifying mental disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Concurrent validity is concerned with the ability of a diagnostic category to

Accepted Answer

A)  remove the traditional gender bias in diagnosis. 
B)  identify symptoms that may exist concurrently. 
C)  predict the symptoms that will co-occur over time. 
D)  be diagnosed / applied concurrently by two different clinicians. 
E)  estimate an individual's standing on non-symptoms attributes of the disorder. 
A)  remove the traditional gender bias in diagnosis. 
B)  identify symptoms that may exist concurrently. 
C)  predict the symptoms that will co-occur over time. 
D)  be diagnosed / applied concurrently by two different clinicians. 
E)  estimate an individual's standing on non-symptoms attributes of the disorder.

Question 7

DSM-III was a better attempt at classification than earlier systems because it

Accepted Answer

A)  took on a dimensional as opposed to a categorical approach. 
B)  it focused more strongly on the theoretical causes of various mental disorders. 
C)  was less rigid than previous approaches. 
D)  required clinicians to evaluate various aspects of the patients' lives. 
E)  it promoted a behavioural rather than a psychodynamic theoretical orientation. 
A)  took on a dimensional as opposed to a categorical approach. 
B)  it focused more strongly on the theoretical causes of various mental disorders. 
C)  was less rigid than previous approaches. 
D)  required clinicians to evaluate various aspects of the patients' lives. 
E)  it promoted a behavioural rather than a psychodynamic theoretical orientation.

Question 8

The dissociative disorder involving two or more distinct personality states is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Dissociative fugue. 
B)  Depersonalization disorder. 
C)  Dissociative amnesia. 
D)  Dissociative identity disorder. 
E)  Identity amnesia. 
A)  Dissociative fugue. 
B)  Depersonalization disorder. 
C)  Dissociative amnesia. 
D)  Dissociative identity disorder. 
E)  Identity amnesia.

Question 9

This disorder is caused by substance abuse or poor diet, as well as several medical conditions. Sufferers may display inattention and disconnected thoughts. They would most likely be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)  ADHD. 
B)  schizophrenia. 
C)  delirium. 
D)  dementia. 
E)  Amnestic syndrome. 
A)  ADHD. 
B)  schizophrenia. 
C)  delirium. 
D)  dementia. 
E)  Amnestic syndrome.

Question 10

The signs of a diagnostic category are usually recognized by the patient as problematic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Categorical classification is also called discrete classification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Mania is characterized by extreme elation and activity, grandiosity, and flighty ideas, followed by sadness, lack of energy, and lack of pleasure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A __________ approach to classification recognizes that a disorder may be mild or severe, while with a __________ approach, the disorder is either present or not.

Accepted Answer

A)  categorical; dimensional 
B)  dimensional; categorical 
C)  discrete; continuous 
D)  reliable; valid 
E)  valid; reliable 
A)  categorical; dimensional 
B)  dimensional; categorical 
C)  discrete; continuous 
D)  reliable; valid 
E)  valid; reliable

Question 14

The International Statistical Classification of Diseases, Injuries, and Causes of Death (ICD),

Accepted Answer

A)  was and still is highly influenced by psychoanalytic theory. 
B)  is widely used in North America to diagnosis mental disorders. 
C)  was developed by the APA to classify abnormal behaviour. 
D)  is used mainly by physicians, while the DSM is used by psychologists. 
E)  is a listing of all diseases and mental disorders. 
A)  was and still is highly influenced by psychoanalytic theory. 
B)  is widely used in North America to diagnosis mental disorders. 
C)  was developed by the APA to classify abnormal behaviour. 
D)  is used mainly by physicians, while the DSM is used by psychologists. 
E)  is a listing of all diseases and mental disorders.

Question 15

Krysta was attacked several months ago and thereafter developed recurrent panic attacks. Krysta is now afraid of suffering a panic attack and stays holed up in her apartment. Her friendships have suffered and she has not been to school in weeks. Using the DSM-IV-TR, how would you diagnose Krysta's problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Axis I: Panic Disorder; Axis II: dependent personality disorder; Axis IV: Psychosocial and Emotional Problem: physical attack 
B)  Axis I: Panic Attacks and Phobia; Axis III: Medical Conditions: injuries as a result of the physical attack 
C)  Axis I: no diagnosis; Axis II: Hermitism; Axis V: level of current functioning: impairment in social and occupational functioning 
D)  Axis I: Panic Disorder; Axis V: level of current functioning: impairment in social and occupational functioning. 
E)  Axis I: no diagnosis; Axis III: Medical Condition: Respiratory illness 
A)  Axis I: Panic Disorder; Axis II: dependent personality disorder; Axis IV: Psychosocial and Emotional Problem: physical attack 
B)  Axis I: Panic Attacks and Phobia; Axis III: Medical Conditions: injuries as a result of the physical attack 
C)  Axis I: no diagnosis; Axis II: Hermitism; Axis V: level of current functioning: impairment in social and occupational functioning 
D)  Axis I: Panic Disorder; Axis V: level of current functioning: impairment in social and occupational functioning. 
E)  Axis I: no diagnosis; Axis III: Medical Condition: Respiratory illness

Question 16

The term __________ refers to events which occur during sleep, while the term __________ refers to problems with sleeping.

Accepted Answer

A)  sleepwalking disorder; sleep terror disorder 
B)  insomnias; hypersomnias 
C)  nightmares; insomnias 
D)  dyssomnias; parasomnias 
E)  parasomnias; dyssomnias 
A)  sleepwalking disorder; sleep terror disorder 
B)  insomnias; hypersomnias 
C)  nightmares; insomnias 
D)  dyssomnias; parasomnias 
E)  parasomnias; dyssomnias

A clinical assessment could involve all of the following procedures EXCEPT

All of the following would be included on Axis I EXCEPT

Discrete classification refers to , while continuous classification is also called .

The 2002 Health Canada Report on Mental Illness concludes that

The DSM-IV-TR uses both categorical and dimensional approaches to classifying mental disorders.

Concurrent validity is concerned with the ability of a diagnostic category to

DSM-III was a better attempt at classification than earlier systems because it

The dissociative disorder involving two or more distinct personality states is known as

This disorder is caused by substance abuse or poor diet, as well as several medical conditions. Sufferers may display inattention and disconnected thoughts. They would most likely be diagnosed with

The signs of a diagnostic category are usually recognized by the patient as problematic.

Categorical classification is also called discrete classification.

Mania is characterized by extreme elation and activity, grandiosity, and flighty ideas, followed by sadness, lack of energy, and lack of pleasure.

A approach to classification recognizes that a disorder may be mild or severe, while with a approach, the disorder is either present or not.

The International Statistical Classification of Diseases, Injuries, and Causes of Death (ICD),

The term refers to events which occur during sleep, while the term refers to problems with sleeping.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Mental Disorders and Aging

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters

Exam 3: Classification and Diagnosis

A clinical assessment could involve all of the following procedures EXCEPT

All of the following would be included on Axis I EXCEPT

Discrete classification refers to __________, while continuous classification is also called __________.

The 2002 Health Canada Report on Mental Illness concludes that

The DSM-IV-TR uses both categorical and dimensional approaches to classifying mental disorders.

Concurrent validity is concerned with the ability of a diagnostic category to

DSM-III was a better attempt at classification than earlier systems because it

The dissociative disorder involving two or more distinct personality states is known as

This disorder is caused by substance abuse or poor diet, as well as several medical conditions. Sufferers may display inattention and disconnected thoughts. They would most likely be diagnosed with

The signs of a diagnostic category are usually recognized by the patient as problematic.

Categorical classification is also called discrete classification.

Mania is characterized by extreme elation and activity, grandiosity, and flighty ideas, followed by sadness, lack of energy, and lack of pleasure.

A __________ approach to classification recognizes that a disorder may be mild or severe, while with a __________ approach, the disorder is either present or not.

The International Statistical Classification of Diseases, Injuries, and Causes of Death (ICD),

The term __________ refers to events which occur during sleep, while the term __________ refers to problems with sleeping.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Mental Disorders and Aging

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters

Discrete classification refers to , while continuous classification is also called .

A approach to classification recognizes that a disorder may be mild or severe, while with a approach, the disorder is either present or not.

The term refers to events which occur during sleep, while the term refers to problems with sleeping.