What can be found on Axis number IV of the DSM?

Psychosocial and environmental problems

Which of the following is not a feature of the DSM?

Discussion of underlying theories.

The historical approach defines normality by:

The period of time in which the judgement is made

A major limitation of using categorical approaches is

diagnostic labels can lead to stigmatisation.

what is typical behaviour?

Behaviour that represents what most people d

Health care professionals reach the same diagnosis using the DSM-V. We can say that

the DSM has high inter-rater reliability.

A strength of using the dimensional approach is

it takes into account a wider range of a person's symptoms.

The statistical approach defines normality according to the:

Experiences and behaviour of the statistical majority

Which of the following is not true of the ICD-11?

It uses the term mental illness rather than mental disorder.

Biopsychosocial considers which three factors?

biological, psychological and social.

Seth can't hold a job and make friends. He would be considered abnormal using the

functional approach to normality

Maladaptive behaviour is...

Behaviour that is potentially harmful

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1
What can be found on Axis number IV of the DSM?
Psychosocial and environmental problems
General medical conditions
Clinical disorders
Personality disorders
2
Which of the following is not a feature of the DSM?
Discussion of underlying theories.
Information on disorder prevalence.
Descriptions of the typical course of each disorder.
Relationship of the disorder to gender.
3
The historical approach defines normality by:
The period of time and location the judgement is made
The location the judgement is made
Focusing on judgements made by historical figures
The period of time in which the judgement is made
4
A major limitation of using categorical approaches is
assessment could be an overcomplicated process.
there is no standardised inventory that can be used.
diagnostic labels can lead to stigmatisation.
there are too many dimensions to assess.
5
Specific phobia would belong in which DSM category?
Somatoform disorders
Anxiety disorders
Mood disorders
Dissociative disorders
6
what is typical behaviour?
Patterns of behaviour that explain what people think
Behaviour that represents what most people d
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Behaviour that does not represent what most people do
7
Health care professionals reach the same diagnosis using the DSM-V. We can say that
the DSM is useful.
the DSM has high inter-rater reliability.
the DSM is valid.
the DSM has high inter-rater validity.
8
Which of the following devices could be used by a psychologist adopting a categorical approach?
NEO-PI-R
EPQ-R
MMPI
ICD-10
9
Which of the following would be classified as a psychological factor which may lead to obesity?
Lack of play spaces.
Low metabolic rate.
Low self-esteem
Diet
10
A strength of using the dimensional approach is
that diagnostic labels convey a large amount of information.
it takes into account a wider range of a person's symptoms.
it enhances communication between professionals.
the process is user friendly.
11
Which of the following is not a characteristic of mental health?
Taking care of oneself.
Being able to cope with stressors.
Being able to think logically and clearly.
Displaying atypical behaviour.
12
Which of the following is not a biological factor?
A neurochemical imbalance.
An immune system response.
Genetic inheritance
Health education
13
The statistical approach defines normality according to the:
Experiences and behaviour of the statistical majority
Circumstances in which behaviours occur
Ways in which individuals interact with others
Physical health of an individual
14
Which age group report having experienced a mental illness more than any other age group?
35-44 years
16-24 years
25-34 years
55-64 years
15
Which of the following is not true of the ICD-11?
It is published by the WHO.
It uses the term mental illness rather than mental disorder.
It distinguishes between mental and behavioural disorders.
It is a categorical system for classifying mental disorders.
16
Biopsychosocial considers which three factors?
biological, psychological and socio-cultural.
biological, physiological and social.
biological, psychological and social.
biodegradable, psychological and social.
17
Seth can't hold a job and make friends. He would be considered abnormal using the
medical approach to normality
statistical approach to normality
socio-cultural approach to normality
functional approach to normality
18
Smoking at work was considered normal in the 50s. What approach to normality is being applied?
Medical normality
Socio-cultural normality
Historical normality
Functional normality
19
What % of adult Australians will experience a mental illness at some stage of their lives?
20%
10%
50%
30%
20
Sally wears a size 14 shoe. She would be considered abnormal using what approach to normality?
Medical normality
Statistical normality
Functional normality
Socio-cultural normality
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Maladaptive behaviour is...
Behaviour that is potentially harmful
Behaviour that is not adaptive
Behaviour that prevents one from meeting everyday tasks
Behaviour that allows someone to do everyday tasks

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