Question 1

What are the Hutterites and the Anabaptist sects of Manitoba known for?
A) They have the highest recorded rates of schizophrenia.
B) They have surprisingly low rates of mental disorders.
C) They present with symptoms of "Religious Hysteria."
D) Due to their isolation, they have remarkably high rates of suicide.

Accepted Answer

The Hutterites and Anabaptist sects of Manitoba have been found to have lower rates of mental disorders than the general population. This has been attributed to their tight-knit communities and strong social support structures.

Question 2

The primary barrier to accessing and using mental health services in Canada for Asian and Indo Canadians is:
A) Racial discrimination
B) Poor English language ability
C) Lack of knowledge regarding how to access services
D) Lack of transportation

Accepted Answer

Poor English language ability often creates a barrier for Asian and Indo Canadians in accessing and using mental health services in Canada. Language barriers can prevent patients from accurately expressing their needs and understanding the treatment options available to them. This can lead to miscommunication, misdiagnosis, and inappropriate treatment. Therefore, it is important to address language barriers through the provision of interpreter services or bilingual mental health professionals.

Question 3

Historically, a genetically determined diathesis is most likely to play a role in:
A) Depression
B) Schizophrenia
C) Anxiety
D) Hysteria

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia has been shown to have a strong genetic component with a heritability estimate of around 80%. Depression and anxiety also have genetic components, but they are not as strong as the genetic component of schizophrenia. Hysteria is not recognized as a specific mental disorder in contemporary psychiatry.

Question 4

Results of the survey conducted by the Greater Vancouver Mental Health Service Society found that mental health utilization was significantly lower among _____________ in comparison to English Canadians.
A) Indo Canadians
B) Asian Canadians
C) African Canadians
D) French Canadians

Accepted Answer

The survey found that mental health utilization was significantly lower among Asian Canadians in comparison to English Canadians.

Question 5

The diathesis-stress and biopsychosocial paradigms:
A) Are both based on the notion that psychopathology is unlikely to result from any single factor
B) Are both not limited to a particular school of thought
C) Are integrative
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Both the diathesis-stress and biopsychosocial paradigms acknowledge that psychopathology is unlikely to result from any single factor and are not limited to a particular school of thought. Both paradigms are integrative and consider various biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to the development of mental illness.

Question 6

When was the Indian Residential School Settlement reached and what does it include?
A) 2006; the amount of $2 billion in restitution and a Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
B) 2005; the amount of $50 million in restitution and a similar amount to the descendents.
C) 2002; the amount of $2 billion in restitution to the Aboriginal relatives and descendents.
D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The Indian Residential School Settlement was reached in 2006, and it includes the amount of $2 billion in restitution and a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which aims to document the experiences of survivors of residential schools and promote healing and reconciliation between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian government. Choices B and C have incorrect information.

Question 7

What is the healthy immigrant effect?
A) Immigrants to Canada have a positive impact on society by adding to our nation's diversity
B) Immigrants to Canada tend to have higher rates of physical illness, but lower rates of mental illness
C) Immigrants to Canada tend to have lower rates of physical illness, but higher rates of mental illness
D) Immigrants to Canada tend to have lower rates of physical illness and lower rates of mental illness

Accepted Answer

The healthy immigrant effect refers to the observed phenomenon that immigrants often arrive with better health than the native-born population, exhibiting lower rates of both physical and mental illness. This advantage, however, may diminish the longer they reside in the new country.

Question 8

A criticism of the biopsychosocial approach is that:
A) It fails to take into account resiliency factors
B) Psychological, biological, and social factors are included but interactions among these subsystems are not fully represented
C) The biopsychosocial paradigm is often restricted to a particular school of thought or paradigm when used to explain certain disorders
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of A criticism of the biopsychosocial approach is...

Question 9

According to Reitmanova & Gustafson, 2009, barriers to mental health of visible minorities immigrating to St. John's, Newfoundland include:
A) Lack of family and social support; unemployment and low socio-economic status
B) Inability to speak English fluently; racial and ethnic inequality and discrimination
C) Lack of accessible mental health services; inability to speaking English fluently
D) Lack of freedom to practice cultural traditions; lack of accessible mental health services

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Reitmanova & Gustafson, 2009, barriers...

Question 10

The diathesis-stress paradigm emphasizes that abnormality results from:
A) Biology and the unconscious
B) Biology and stress
C) Physiology and biochemistry
D) Attachment and gestalt problems

Accepted Answer

The diathesis-stress paradigm proposes that abnormality results from a combination of a biological vulnerability (diathesis) and stressful life events (stress). Therefore, the correct choice is B, which refers to both biology and stress. The other choices (A, C, and D) do not provide a comprehensive explanation of the diathesis-stress paradigm.

Question 11

What is referred to by the '100-year experiment' conducted by the Canadian government?
A) The implementation of measures to assimilate all new immigrants to Canadian culture.
B) The placement of Aboriginal children in residential schools ran by the federal government.
C) The attempt to eliminate mental illness amongst Aboriginal children in Canada
D) The implementation of measures to assimilate all Aboriginal children to Canadian culture.

Accepted Answer

The '100-year experiment' conducted by the Canadian government refers to the placement of Aboriginal children in residential schools ran by the federal government. These schools aimed to assimilate Indigenous children into Canadian culture and were active from the 1870s to the 1990s. The term '100-year experiment' is used to highlight the long-term and devastating impact that the residential school system had on Indigenous communities in Canada.

Question 12

What was the impact of the "100-year experiment" on Aboriginal children in Canada where they were placed in residential schools?
A) Increased assimilation into the Anglo-Saxon culture.
B) Improvements in the IQ scores of Aboriginal children.
C) Loss of cultural identity and tradition for the Aboriginal people.
D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The "100-year experiment" of placing Aboriginal children in residential schools had a significant impact on their cultural identity and tradition. Children were forced to abandon their language, dress, and cultural practices, leading to a loss of connection to their heritage. This caused long-term emotional and psychological harm, affecting generations of Indigenous people in Canada. There was no significant improvement in the assimilation into the Anglo-Saxon culture or the IQ scores of Aboriginal children due to the residential school system.

Question 13

In his study of the Cree of James Bay, Kirmayer and colleagues found that less distress was predicted by better:
A) Interpersonal relations
B) Economic status
C) Access to mental health care
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Kirmayer and colleagues found that less distress was predicted by better interpersonal relations among the Cree of James Bay. Economic status and access to mental health care did not have a significant impact on distress levels in this study.

Question 14

As compared to other Canadians, Asian individuals are more reluctant to seek out professional help for their psychological distress. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why this is the case?
A) Asians tend to rely on family members when they experience psychological distress.
B) Asians believe that one should use willpower to resolve emotional problems.
C) Asians tend to describe psychological problems as somatic illnesses.
D) Asians prefer a structured and active approach to treatment of any problem.

Accepted Answer

This is not a reason why Asian individuals are more reluctant to seek out professional help for their psychological distress. The other three options are commonly cited reasons for this phenomenon.

Question 15

"The healthy immigrant effect" refers to a Statistics Canada report in which recent immigrants were found to have lower rates of _______________ in comparison to Canadian-born citizens.
A) schizophrenia
B) personality disorders
C) anxiety
D) mental disorders

Accepted Answer

The healthy immigrant effect refers to the finding that recent immigrants have lower rates of mental disorders compared to Canadian-born citizens.

Question 16

In a study of the Cree Indians of James Bay, Kirmayer and his colleagues (2000) found the following to be protective factor(s) against mental illness:
A) Sending more time "in the bush."
B) Spending more time with children of various ethnic origins.
C) Having aspirations to pursue a career outside of the Cree community.
D) To be politically active within the larger community.

Accepted Answer

Spending more time "in the bush" was found to be a protective factor against mental illness among the Cree Indians of James Bay. This is likely due to the therapeutic, meditative and culturally significant aspects of spending time in nature. The other options (B, C, D) were not identified as protective factors in the study.

Question 17

How do French-speaking Canadians differ from English-speaking Canadians in terms of mental health problems?
A) French-Canadians have much higher prevalence of mental disorders.
B) French-Canadians have a much lower prevalence of mental disorders.
C) French-Canadians do not differ from English-Canadians in terms of prevalence of mental disorders.
D) French-Canadians are more likely to be diagnosed with depression.

Accepted Answer

According to current research, French-speaking Canadians do not differ from English-speaking Canadians in terms of prevalence of mental health problems. Both groups experience similar rates of disorders such as anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. However, differences in cultural and linguistic factors may affect the perception and expression of symptoms, as well as access to mental health services.

Question 18

The DSM explicitly indicates that clinicians should take cultural differences into account when making assessments and diagnosing:
A) Panic disorder
B) Social phobia
C) Separation anxiety disorder
D) Schizophrenia

Accepted Answer

The answer of The DSM explicitly indicates that clinicians should...

Question 19

In their community sample of French-speaking Canadian adolescents, Elisa Romano and colleagues found that the prevalence of psychiatric disorders was __________ than that reported for English-speaking adolescents.
A) far less
B) far more
C) slightly more
D) the same

Accepted Answer

The answer of In their community sample of French-speaking Canadian...

Question 20

Which of the following factors is an example of a diathesis according to the diathesis-stress model?
A) A genetic predisposition for schizophrenia.
B) Socio-cultural pressure to be thin for eating disorders.
C) Negative cognitive set for depression.
D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

A diathesis is a predisposition or vulnerability that makes an individual more susceptible to developing a disorder. Option A describes a genetic factor that increases the risk of developing schizophrenia, which fits the definition of a diathesis in the diathesis-stress model. Options B and C describe stressors or environmental factors that can exacerbate or trigger a disorder, but do not represent a diathesis on their own.

Quiz 2: Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

What are the Hutterites and the Anabaptist sects of Manitoba known for?

The primary barrier to accessing and using mental health services in Canada for Asian and Indo Canadians is:

Historically, a genetically determined diathesis is most likely to play a role in:

Results of the survey conducted by the Greater Vancouver Mental Health Service Society found that mental health utilization was significantly lower among _____________ in comparison to English Canadians.

The diathesis-stress and biopsychosocial paradigms:

When was the Indian Residential School Settlement reached and what does it include?

What is the healthy immigrant effect?

A criticism of the biopsychosocial approach is that:

According to Reitmanova & Gustafson, 2009, barriers to mental health of visible minorities immigrating to St. John's, Newfoundland include:

The diathesis-stress paradigm emphasizes that abnormality results from:

What is referred to by the '100-year experiment' conducted by the Canadian government?

What was the impact of the "100-year experiment" on Aboriginal children in Canada where they were placed in residential schools?

In his study of the Cree of James Bay, Kirmayer and colleagues found that less distress was predicted by better:

As compared to other Canadians, Asian individuals are more reluctant to seek out professional help for their psychological distress. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why this is the case?

"The healthy immigrant effect" refers to a Statistics Canada report in which recent immigrants were found to have lower rates of _______________ in comparison to Canadian-born citizens.

In a study of the Cree Indians of James Bay, Kirmayer and his colleagues (2000) found the following to be protective factor(s) against mental illness:

How do French-speaking Canadians differ from English-speaking Canadians in terms of mental health problems?

The DSM explicitly indicates that clinicians should take cultural differences into account when making assessments and diagnosing:

In their community sample of French-speaking Canadian adolescents, Elisa Romano and colleagues found that the prevalence of psychiatric disorders was __________ than that reported for English-speaking adolescents.

Which of the following factors is an example of a diathesis according to the diathesis-stress model?