Question 1

The American Psychological Association (APA) was formed in:

Accepted Answer

The American Psychological Association (APA) was founded in 1892.

Question 2

The approximate current membership of the American Psychological Association (APA) is:

Accepted Answer

The American Psychological Association (APA) has approximately 148,000 members, making it one of the largest professional organizations for psychologists.

Question 3

The mission of the American Psychological Association (APA) is "to advance the ________, ___________ and __________ of psychological science and knowledge to benefit society and improve lives."

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

The board of directors of the American Psychological Association (APA) consists of _______ officers.

Accepted Answer

The board of directors of the American Psychological Association (APA) consists of 6 officers.

Question 5

The committee or board in the American Psychological Association (APA) that reviews current and long-range policy and appraises the structure and function of the APA as a whole is known as the:

Accepted Answer

The Policy and Planning Board in the APA is responsible for reviewing current and long-range policy and appraising the structure and function of the APA as a whole.

Question 6

The committee or board in the American Psychological Association (APA) that collaborates with agencies giving financial support to scientific projects is known as the:

Accepted Answer

The Board of Scientific Affairs in the APA is responsible for collaborating with agencies that provide financial support for scientific projects, focusing on the advancement of psychological science.

Question 7

The national honor society in psychology that provides academic recognition to students who meet academic criteria is known as:

Accepted Answer

Psi Chi is the international honor society in psychology that recognizes and promotes academic excellence in the field.

Question 8

The American Psychiatric Association was founded in:

Accepted Answer

The American Psychiatric Association was founded in 1844.

Question 9

The earlier name of the American Psychiatric Association was:

Accepted Answer

The American Psychiatric Association was originally founded in 1844 as the Association of Medical Superintendents of American Institutions for the Insane.

Question 10

The first journal of the American Psychiatric Association was:

Accepted Answer

The first journal of the American Psychiatric Association was the "American Journal of Insanity," which was established in 1844. It was later renamed the "American Journal of Psychiatry."

Question 11

All of the following are part of the mission of the American Psychiatric Association, except:

Accepted Answer

The mission of the American Psychiatric Association focuses on promoting psychiatric education and research, advancing the profession of psychiatry, and promoting high-quality care for individuals with mental illness. Promoting psychological knowledge is not specifically part of their mission.

Question 12

Statement A: The American Psychiatric Association's vision is of a society that has available, accessible, quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. Statement B: The American Psychiatric Association is an organization of psychologists working together to ensure humane care and effective therapy for all persons with mental disorders and substance-use disorders.

Accepted Answer

Statement A accurately reflects the vision of the American Psychiatric Association. Statement B is false because the American Psychiatric Association is an organization of psychiatrists, not psychologists.

Question 13

The eligibility requirement for membership in the American Psychiatric Association is completion of a residency program in psychiatry that is accredited by all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

The American Psychiatric Association recognizes residency programs accredited by the ACGME, RCPS(C), and AOA, but not by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of the United Kingdom.

Question 14

The executive branch of the American Psychiatric Association is called the:

Accepted Answer

The executive branch of the American Psychiatric Association is the Board of Trustees, which is responsible for the administration and management of the association.

Question 15

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) was founded in:

Accepted Answer

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) was founded in 1949.

Question 16

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) envisions a world in which mental illnesses are ____________ and:

Accepted Answer

The NIMH aims to prevent and cure mental illnesses, focusing on both stopping them before they start and finding ways to completely eliminate them.

Question 17

The division of the NIMH that focuses on research pertaining to pathophysiology of mental illnesses and increasing the translation of advances in behavioral sciences and neurosciences as innovations in clinical care is the:

Accepted Answer

The Division of Translational Research at NIMH focuses on research related to the pathophysiology of mental illnesses and aims to translate advances in behavioral sciences and neurosciences into clinical care innovations.

Question 18

For fiscal year 2019 the budget of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) was around:

Accepted Answer

The budget for the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) for fiscal year 2019 was approximately $1.6 billion.

Question 19

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) was founded in:

Accepted Answer

NAMI was founded in 1979 as a grassroots organization to provide support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Question 20

The current approximate membership of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is:

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 12: Mental Health Organizations