Question 1

Compare and contrast the categorical and dimensional approaches to diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

--categorical approach essentially requi

Question 2

According to the current DSM, there are 9 possible symptoms of a depressive episode. To be diagnosed with minor depressive disorder, a client would need to exhibit at least _____ of these symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8

Question 3

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  DSM-IV and DSM-IV-TR contain exactly the same disorders defined by exactly the same criteria. DSM-IV-TR includes text surrounding the diagnostic criteria that is not included in DSM-IV. 
B)  DSM-IV contains more disorders than DSM-IV-TR. 
C)  DSM-IV-TR contains about twice as many disorders than DSM-IV. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  DSM-IV and DSM-IV-TR contain exactly the same disorders defined by exactly the same criteria. DSM-IV-TR includes text surrounding the diagnostic criteria that is not included in DSM-IV. 
B)  DSM-IV contains more disorders than DSM-IV-TR. 
C)  DSM-IV-TR contains about twice as many disorders than DSM-IV. 
D)  none of the above

Question 4

All editions of the DSM have been published by the

Accepted Answer

A)  American Psychiatric Association 
B)  American Psychological Association 
C)  American Psychological Society 
D)  American Counseling Association 
A)  American Psychiatric Association 
B)  American Psychological Association 
C)  American Psychological Society 
D)  American Counseling Association

Question 5

Researchers who endorse the dimensional approach to diagnosis of mental problems most often recommend that ___________ serve as the basis for the dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A)  the five-factor model of personality 
B)  cognitive thought distortion categories 
C)  baseline behavioral data 
D)  neurosis and psychosis 
A)  the five-factor model of personality 
B)  cognitive thought distortion categories 
C)  baseline behavioral data 
D)  neurosis and psychosis

Question 6

Compared to the definition of generalized anxiety disorder in DSM-IV-TR (2000), the definition of anxiety neurosis in DSM-II (1968)

Accepted Answer

A)  contains more specific diagnostic criteria. 
B)  contains more terminology derived from psychoanalysis. 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above 
A)  contains more specific diagnostic criteria. 
B)  contains more terminology derived from psychoanalysis. 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above

Question 7

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the primary purpose of diagnostic categories was

Accepted Answer

A)  the diagnosis of prisoners. 
B)  the collection of statistical and census data. 
C)  compliance with health insurance and managed care company policies. 
D)  to offer guidance toward particular forms of medication and psychotherapy. 
A)  the diagnosis of prisoners. 
B)  the collection of statistical and census data. 
C)  compliance with health insurance and managed care company policies. 
D)  to offer guidance toward particular forms of medication and psychotherapy.

Question 8

DSM-I and DSM-II

Accepted Answer

A)  were entirely empirically based. 
B)  reflected a psychoanalytic orientation. 
C)  included lists of specific symptoms or criteria for each disorder. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  were entirely empirically based. 
B)  reflected a psychoanalytic orientation. 
C)  included lists of specific symptoms or criteria for each disorder. 
D)  all of the above

Compare and contrast the categorical and dimensional approaches to diagnosis.

According to the current DSM, there are 9 possible symptoms of a depressive episode. To be diagnosed with minor depressive disorder, a client would need to exhibit at least _____ of these symptoms.

Which of the following is true?

All editions of the DSM have been published by the

Researchers who endorse the dimensional approach to diagnosis of mental problems most often recommend that ___________ serve as the basis for the dimensions.

Compared to the definition of generalized anxiety disorder in DSM-IV-TR (2000), the definition of anxiety neurosis in DSM-II (1968)

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the primary purpose of diagnostic categories was

DSM-I and DSM-II

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Compare and contrast the categorical and dimensional approaches to diagnosis.

According to the current DSM, there are 9 possible symptoms of a depressive episode. To be diagnosed with minor depressive disorder, a client would need to exhibit at least _____ of these symptoms.

Which of the following is true?

All editions of the DSM have been published by the

Researchers who endorse the dimensional approach to diagnosis of mental problems most often recommend that ___________ serve as the basis for the dimensions.

Compared to the definition of generalized anxiety disorder in DSM-IV-TR (2000), the definition of anxiety neurosis in DSM-II (1968)

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the primary purpose of diagnostic categories was

DSM-I and DSM-II

Introduction to Greek Myth

Ways of Interpreting Myth

In the Beginning: Hesiods Creation Story

Alienation of the Human and Divine: Prometheus, Fire, and Pandora

The Divine Woman in Greek Mythology

The Olympian Family of Zeus: Sharing Rule of the Universe

Dionysus: Rooted in Earth and Ecstasy

Land of No Return: The Gloomy Kingdom of Hades

Heroes of Myth: Man Divided Against Himself

Heroines of Myth: Women in Many Roles

Heroes at War: The Troy Saga

A Different Kind of Hero: The Quest of Odysseus

Myth and the Tragic Vision in the Theater of Dionysus: Euripides Bacchae

The House of Atreus: Aeschyluss Oresteia

The Tragic House of Laius: Sophocles Oedipus Cycle

A Different Perspective on Tragedy: Euripides Medea

The Roman Vision: Greek Myths and Roman Realities

Virgils Roman Epic: The Aeneid

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