Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

It has led to the removal of services for those who truly need them.

Question 2

A patient presents with persistent, unwanted thoughts about contamination and engages in repetitive handwashing rituals 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 evil spirits caused abnormal behavior?

Accepted Answer

Demonic model

Question 5

A person with schizophrenia is experiencing auditory hallucinations and delusions. According to current research, which neurotransmitter is most likely overactive in this individual?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for being found Not Criminally Responsible by Reason of Mental Disorder (NCRMD) under the Canadian Criminal Code?

Accepted Answer

The person was unable to remember the events of the crime.

Question 7

Which of the following best illustrates a culture-bound syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Malocchio (Italian folk belief in the evil eye)

Question 8

A person with Borderline Personality Disorder is most likely to exhibit which of the following patterns?

Accepted Answer

Intense emotional swings and unstable relationships

Question 9

Which of the following is a common consequence of deinstitutionalization in North America?

Accepted Answer

Increased rates of homelessness and incarceration among people with mental illness

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the 'diathesis-stress model' of depression?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which of the following is a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Social withdrawal

Question 12

A person is found to have a persistent belief that a loved one has been replaced by an identical impostor. Which uncommon psychiatric syndrome does this describe?

Accepted Answer

Capgras’s syndrome

Question 13

Which of the following is a major risk factor for suicide among incarcerated individuals?

Accepted Answer

Placement in solitary confinement

Question 14

Which of the following statements about the insanity defense (NCRMD) is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

It is a legal, not psychological, definition.

Question 15

Which of the following is a common misconception about people found NCRMD?

Accepted Answer

They are extremely dangerous and likely to reoffend.

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the main effect of solitary confinement on mental health?

Accepted Answer

It causes profound psychological harm, including hallucinations and suicidal tendencies.

Question 17

Which of the following is a key difference between Taijin Kyofusho (TKS) and North American social anxiety?

Accepted Answer

TKS involves intense fear of offending or displeasing others, reflecting collectivist cultural values.

Question 18

Which of the following is a symptom of mania in bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Rapid speech and impulsive behavior

Question 19

Which of the following is a common feature of antisocial personality disorder (APD)?

Accepted Answer

Profound lack of empathy and disregard for others’ rights

Question 20

Which of the following best explains why mental illness is more prevalent in the correctional system than in the general population?

Accepted Answer

Deinstitutionalization and lack of community services have led to increased incarceration of people with mental illness.

Psychological Disorders: Historical Perspectives, Diagnosis, and the Justice System

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