Basic Concepts of Psychological Disorders

The symptoms of bipolar disorder begin to appear at a median age of about

20

The U.S. National Institute of Mental Health estimates that about 1 in _____ adult Americans suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year.

5

_____ Americans believe that increased mental health spending will reduce gun violence. Evidence reviewed in the textbook suggests that this belief is _____

Most; contradicted

Until 1973, homosexuality was classified as an illness by the American _____ Association.

Psychiatric

Philippe Pinel suggested that mental illness was:

a sickness of the mind

Brian often interrupts his teacher while she is speaking and frequently forgets to complete his homework assignments. He also has difficulty taking turns in playground games with classmates. Brian MOST clearly exhibits symptoms of:

attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder

A clinician considering how a diagnostic label might be applied MOST appropriately is asking a question concerning the _____ of a psychological disorder.

classification

In any given year, the MOST common type of psychological disorder in the United States is:

depressive or bipolar disorder

biopsychosocial model

inner psychological dynamics, social dynamics, and culture influence psychological disorders

A large pharmaceutical company is conducting a clinical trial for a new antidepressant to treat major depressive disorder. They are concerned with the efficacy and safety of the new drug. Their perspective is most in line with the _____ model.

medical

Qwan often finds himself anxious in social situations. He avoids eye contact with others and regularly dismisses his fears of blushing uncontrollably as shyness. If Qwan were Japanese, he might be suffering from:

taijin-kyofusho

Arianna displays very dysfunctional behavior. She is unable to care for herself, cannot dress herself, and has limited understanding of her surroundings. Prior to the reform movement influenced by Philippe Pinel, Arianna's behavior would MOST likely have been considered:

the result of demon possession

The relationship between mental illness and violence is BEST described as:

weak or nonexistent