Question 1

__________is a disorder occurring among American Indian groups and involves a preoccupation with ? death and with the "spirits" of the deceased.
A) Koro
B) Ghost spirit
C) Ghost sickness
D) Exorcism

Accepted Answer

Ghost sickness is a disorder that is commonly found among American Indian groups. It involves a preoccupation with death and a belief in the spirits of the deceased. Symptoms can include anxiety, nightmares, weakness, and loss of appetite. Treatment often involves traditional healing practices such as ceremonies and herbal remedies.

Question 2

The psychiatric syndrome TKS is common in ______, but rare elsewhere.
A) Japan
B) Korea
C) India
D) South Africa

Accepted Answer

TKS (Taijin-Kyofusho) is a cultural-bound syndrome commonly seen in Japan but is rare in other countries. TKS is characterized by a fear of offending others through one's appearance, behavior, or perceived odor, and it often leads to social withdrawal.

Question 3

One cultural-bound syndrome common to the US is _________.
A) ADHD
B) TKS
C) hair-picking
D) Anorexia Nervosa

Accepted Answer

Anorexia Nervosa is considered a culture-bound syndrome common in the United States, largely due to societal pressures and ideals surrounding body image and thinness.

Question 4

"Amok" is a disorder found primarily among ______ cultures.
A) Western industrialized
B) Sub-Saharan African
C) Middle East Islamic
D) Pacific Island

Accepted Answer

"Amok" is a culturally bound syndrome primarily found among Pacific Island cultures, characterized by episodes of sudden rage and violence.

Question 5

"Ataque de nervios" is found among the ______ groups.
A) American Indian
B) Pacific Island
C) North African
D) Latin American

Accepted Answer

"Ataque de nervios" is a cultural syndrome commonly reported in Latin American groups, particularly in those with a history of Spanish colonialism and/or migration to the United States. It is characterized by symptoms such as uncontrollable shouting or crying, trembling, dizziness, and feelings of heat or coldness. It is often triggered by stressful events or emotional situations and is considered a common way of expressing intense emotions in these cultural groups.

Question 6

The term "mental disorder" continues to be used in the DSM-5 because_____________.
A) the American Psychiatric Association, being physicians, prefers to view disorders from a medically oriented standpoint
B) its developers have not been able to agree on an appropriate substitute
C) revisions with the next edition, to be named DSM-5.1 will replace this terminology by 2016
D) the American Psychiatric Association felt that too many changes in the DSM would result in confusion among clinicians

Accepted Answer

The developers of the DSM-5 have not been able to agree on an appropriate substitute for the term "mental disorder."

Question 7

Two of the major changes in the DSM-5 include __________.
A) adding a dimensional component and a multiaxial component
B) removing a dimensional component and removing a multiaxial component
C) removing a dimensional component and adding a multiaxial component
D) adding a dimensional component and removing a multiaxial component

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 added a dimensional component (assessing the severity of symptoms) but removed the multiaxial component (previously used to diagnose various aspects of a person's functioning such as social or occupational functioning).

Question 8

The DSM-5 is organized into _____ general categories of mental disorders.
A) 10
B) 20
C) 40
D) 210

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 is organized into 20 general categories of mental disorders, which helps professionals diagnose and classify mental health conditions.

Question 9

______ is characterized by excessive fear that one may behave in ways that will embarrass or offend other people.
A) PTSD
B) TKS
C) ADD
D) MPD

Accepted Answer

TKS (Taijin Kyofusho) is a specific phobia characterized by a fear of offending or embarrassing others. PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a mental health disorder caused by a traumatic event. ADD (attention deficit disorder) is a neurological disorder that affects attention and concentration. MPD (multiple personality disorder) is a rare dissociative disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states.

Question 10

A culture-bound disorder characterized by a violent or aggressive outburst following a return to normal functioning is called ______.
A) ataque de nervios
B) amok
C) koro
D) boufee dilerante

Accepted Answer

The disorder described in the question is characteristic of amok, which is a culture-bound syndrome commonly found in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. The other options given refer to different culture-bound syndromes that are not characterized by violent outbursts following a return to normal functioning. "Ataque de nervios" is a syndrome with symptoms of anxiety, dissociation, and physical manifestations that is commonly found in Latino cultures. "Koro" is a syndrome found in some Asian cultures characterized by a fear of genitals retracting into the body. "Bouffee delirante" is a French syndrome characterized by short-lived episodes of confusion, delusions, and hallucinations.

Question 11

The DSM-5 is _______, not __________.
A) analytical; conceptual
B) categorical; descriptive
C) descriptive; explanatory
D) explanatory; conceptual

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 is primarily descriptive, meaning it focuses on describing the symptoms and patterns of mental disorders. It does not delve into explaining the causes or underlying mechanisms of these disorders, hence it is not explanatory.

Question 12

A major difference between the DSM-5 and the previous version, the DSM-IV, is that the new ? version__________.
A) relies on medical procedure data such as the MRI for diagnosis
B) utilizes a multiaxial system whereas the older system does not
C) incorporates different diagnostic nomenclature for use with different cultural groups
D) dispenses with the multiaxial framework of the previous version.

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 dispenses with the multiaxial framework of the previous version, DSM-IV. It also incorporates changes in diagnostic criteria and nomenclature for certain disorders, but it does not rely on medical procedure data such as the MRI for diagnosis and does not utilize a multiaxial system.

Question 13

TKS affects primarily ______.
A) young Japanese men
B) young Japanese women
C) older Japanese men
D) older Japanese women

Accepted Answer

TKS, or Taijin Kyofusho, is a culture-bound syndrome primarily affecting young Japanese men, characterized by an intense fear of offending or embarrassing others.

Question 14

Jack dreads blushing in front of others for fear that it will cause them embarrassment. Jack's disorder most closely resembles ______.
A) social phobia
B) generalized anxiety disorder
C) TKS
D) MPD

Accepted Answer

TKS (Taijin Kyofusho) is a Japanese cultural syndrome characterized by a fear of embarrassing others, which aligns with Jack's fear of blushing causing embarrassment to others.

Question 15

Dissociative identity disorder is a culture-bound syndrome of _________.
A) Japan
B) the United States
C) Mexico
D) Nigeria

Accepted Answer

Dissociative identity disorder has been largely studied and diagnosed in the United States, with some controversy surrounding its diagnosis and classification as a mental disorder. While dissociative disorders occur worldwide, DID has primarily been identified and diagnosed in the United States.

Question 16

_______ is a disorder affecting males, found principally in India, that involves an intense fear or anxiety ? over the loss of semen through nocturnal emissions, ejaculations, or excretion with urine.
A) Koro
B) Dhat Syndrome
C) Amok
D) Falling out

Accepted Answer

Dhat Syndrome is the disorder affecting males, found principally in India, that involves an intense fear or anxiety over the loss of semen through nocturnal emissions, ejaculations, or excretion with urine. Koro is a culture-bound syndrome found in Southeast Asia, Amok is a dissociative episode identified in Malaysia and the Philippines, and Falling out refers to a type of hysteria documented in the United States during the 19th century.

Question 17

The dimensional component of the DSM-5 gives the evaluator the opportunity to ________.
A) make yes-no judgments as to whether a person meets the criteria for a specific disorder or not
B) identify "shades of gray" when diagnosing
C) indicate when behaviors have a significant biological cause
D) indicate when behaviors have a significant psychological cause

Accepted Answer

The dimensional component of the DSM-5 allows for a more nuanced approach to diagnosis by identifying "shades of gray" and taking into account the severity and frequency of symptoms, rather than simply making yes-no judgments based on strict criteria. This approach allows for more personalized and effective treatment plans. The dimensional component does not specifically indicate whether behaviors have a biological or psychological cause.

Question 18

A ______ is a pattern of abnormal behavior that is found within only one or a few cultures.
A) cultural assessment of functioning
B) culture-bound syndrome
C) cultural diversion complex
D) sanism

Accepted Answer

Culture-bound syndrome refers to a pattern of abnormal behavior that is specific to a particular culture or group of cultures. These syndromes are not recognized as mental illnesses in other cultures and may be interpreted differently outside of their cultural context. Examples of culture-bound syndromes include koro, amok, and hikikomori. The other answer choices do not relate to this concept.

Question 19

The DSM-5__________.
A) abandoned the categorical model
B) added a rating scale assessing the global assessment of functioning (GAF) of an individual
C) expanded on the multiaxial system of the DSM-IV
D) expanded the categorical model to include a dimensional component for many disorders

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 expanded the categorical model to include a dimensional component for many disorders, meaning that diagnostic criteria now also take into account the severity of symptoms. The other options are not accurate, as the DSM-5 did not abandon the categorical model, did not add a GAF scale, and did not significantly expand on the multiaxial system of the DSM-IV.

Question 20

______ is a term used in a number of countries in North Africa and the Middle East to describe the ? experience of spirit possession.
A) Dhat syndrome
B) Koro
C) Zhat
D) Zar

Accepted Answer

The term "Zar" is used in North Africa and the Middle East to describe the experience of spirit possession.

Quiz 3: Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior

__________is a disorder occurring among American Indian groups and involves a preoccupation with ? death and with the "spirits" of the deceased.

The psychiatric syndrome TKS is common in ______, but rare elsewhere.

One cultural-bound syndrome common to the US is _________.

"Amok" is a disorder found primarily among ______ cultures.

"Ataque de nervios" is found among the ______ groups.

The term "mental disorder" continues to be used in the DSM-5 because_____________.

Two of the major changes in the DSM-5 include __________.

The DSM-5 is organized into _____ general categories of mental disorders.

______ is characterized by excessive fear that one may behave in ways that will embarrass or offend other people.

A culture-bound disorder characterized by a violent or aggressive outburst following a return to normal functioning is called ______.

The DSM-5 is _, not ____.

A major difference between the DSM-5 and the previous version, the DSM-IV, is that the new ? version__________.

TKS affects primarily ______.

Jack dreads blushing in front of others for fear that it will cause them embarrassment. Jack's disorder most closely resembles ______.

Dissociative identity disorder is a culture-bound syndrome of _________.

_______ is a disorder affecting males, found principally in India, that involves an intense fear or anxiety ? over the loss of semen through nocturnal emissions, ejaculations, or excretion with urine.

The dimensional component of the DSM-5 gives the evaluator the opportunity to ________.

A ______ is a pattern of abnormal behavior that is found within only one or a few cultures.

The DSM-5__________.

______ is a term used in a number of countries in North Africa and the Middle East to describe the ? experience of spirit possession.