Question 1

Which of the following is not a limitation to the diagnostic procedure?&#10;A)variety of training and experiences of clinicians&#10;B)observations and interpretations&#10;C)variability of symptoms&#10;D)models of mental illness

Accepted Answer

Models of mental illness are not a limitation to the diagnostic procedure. They are frameworks or theories that guide clinicians in understanding and conceptualizing mental illness. Limitations to the diagnostic procedure include the variety of training and experiences of clinicians, observations and interpretations, and variability of symptoms.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

The model that suggests behavior results from problems in living and conflicting social values is the:&#10;A)antipsychiatric model.&#10;B)medical model.&#10;C)psychoanalytic model.&#10;D)social stress model.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are characteristics of:&#10;A)the medical model&#10;B)DSM IV-TR&#10;C)ADHD&#10;D)depression

Accepted Answer

Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are the key symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The other options, the medical model and DSM IV-TR, are frameworks for understanding mental health and disorders, while depression does not necessarily involve hyperactivity and impulsivity.

Question 5

One purpose of theories of mental illness is to:&#10;A)provide a framework for understanding the nature of mental illness.&#10;B)provide a foundations for the diagnoses in the DSM IV-TR.&#10;C)increase the accuracy of diagnoses.&#10;D)become a springboard for the discussion of cultural implications of mental illness.

Accepted Answer

Theories of mental illness provide a framework for understanding the nature of mental illness by explaining the causes, symptoms, and potential treatments. This understanding can help with the development of interventions and improve the outcomes for individuals living with mental illness. The other options may be benefits or outcomes of theories of mental illness, but they are not the primary purpose.

Deck 9: Skills to Build the Case File