Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main criticism of the DSM-5's expansion of mental disorder diagnoses?

Accepted Answer

It is driven by the insurance industry, potentially leading to over-treatment of healthy people.

Question 2

A patient presents with persistent, unwanted thoughts about contamination and repeatedly washes their hands to reduce distress. According to the DSM-5, which disorder is most likely being described?

Accepted Answer

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Question 3

Which of the following is a key feature of the biopsychosocial model for understanding mental illness?

Accepted Answer

It integrates biological, psychological, and social factors.

Question 4

Which historical treatment for mental illness involved the belief that odd behaviors were caused by evil spirits inhabiting the body?

Accepted Answer

The demonic model

Question 5

A person with Borderline Personality Disorder is most likely to experience which of the following symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Intense emotional swings and unstable relationships

Question 6

Which of the following is a culture-bound syndrome characterized by the belief that one’s body parts or functions are offensive to others, commonly found in Japan?

Accepted Answer

Taijin Kyofusho

Question 7

Which neurotransmitter is most closely associated with the positive symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine

Question 8

According to the Canadian Criminal Code, which of the following must be true for a person to be found Not Criminally Responsible by Reason of Mental Disorder (NCRMD)?

Accepted Answer

The person was suffering from a mental disorder and could not appreciate the nature and quality of the act or did not know it was wrong.

Question 9

Which of the following is a common myth about the NCRMD defense?

Accepted Answer

Defendants found NCRMD are quickly released back into society.

Question 10

Which of the following best illustrates the diathesis-stress model of depression?

Accepted Answer

Depression results from the interaction between genetic vulnerability and life stressors.

Question 11

A person who believes that a close family member has been replaced by an exact double is most likely experiencing which syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Capgras’s syndrome

Question 12

Which of the following is a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Social withdrawal

Question 13

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing schizophrenia according to the biopsychosocial model?

Accepted Answer

Extreme stress, low SES, and prenatal environment

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the main effect of deinstitutionalization in the 1960s and 70s?

Accepted Answer

It resulted in many patients being released without adequate community services, leading to increased homelessness and incarceration.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of suicide?

Accepted Answer

Increased interest in hobbies

Question 16

Which of the following is a common effect of solitary confinement on mental health?

Accepted Answer

Profound psychological harm, including hallucinations and self-harm

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the difference between actus reus and mens rea in the context of criminal responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Actus reus refers to the guilty action, while mens rea refers to the guilty mind or intent.

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD)?

Accepted Answer

Profound lack of empathy and disregard for others’ rights

Question 19

Which of the following is a plausible reason for the increase in ADHD diagnoses in North America compared to Europe?

Accepted Answer

Possible over-medication of normal childhood behavior

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the main finding from twin studies on depression?

Accepted Answer

Monozygotic twins show higher concordance rates for depression than dizygotic twins.

Psychological Disorders: History, Diagnosis, and the Justice System

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