Prelims Flashcards
(25 cards)
Which of the following best defines Dysfunction in the context of Psychopathology?
a.) Experiencing personal suffering or emotional pain
b.) Exhibiting behavior that is socially unacceptable or unusual
c.) Inability to perform daily tasks and roles effectively
d.) Engaging in risky behavior that threatens personal safety
C.) Inability to perform daily tasks and roles effectively
Distress in psychopathology refers to:
a.) Emotional or physical suffering experienced by an individual
b.) Actions that deviate from social norms
c.) The inability to adapt to different environments or situations
d.) A pattern of behaviors that endanger oneself or others
A.) Emotional or physical suffering experienced by an individual
Which of the following is an example of Deviance in Psychopathology?
a.) A person feeling anxious and unable to sleep for weeks
b) A person avoiding social situations because they fear being judged
c.) A person wearing clothes that are highly unconventional for their culture or community
d.) A person frequently getting into car accidents due to reckless driving
c.) A person wearing clothes that are highly unconventional for their culture or community
4.) Danger in psychopathology typically refers to:
a.) A person feeling upset or sad about life circumstances
b.) A person engaging in behaviors that could harm themselves or others
c.) A person acting in ways that are culturally inappropriate
d.) A person showing a pattern of not being able to hold a job
b.) A person engaging in behaviors that could harm themselves or others
Which of the following statements accurately reflects all four 4DS of Psychopathology?
a) A person feels sad, has trouble focusing, and isolates themselves socially
b.) A person experiences extreme panic attacks, refuses to leave their home, and becomes aggressive toward others
c.) A person is unable to maintain relationships, exhibits unusual behavior in public, and experiences deep emotional pain.
d.) A person avoids social situations, feels disconnected from others, and has difficulty engaging in work or school activities
b.) A person experiences extreme panic attacks, refuses to leave their home, and becomes aggressive toward others
A person who constantly engages in risky behaviors, such as driving at high speeds without seatbelts, might be assessed for Danger because:
a.) They experience distress from the consequences of their actions
b.) They deviate from societal norms regarding safe driving
c.) Their behaviors put themselves or others at significant risk of harm
d.) Their actions demonstrate dysfunction in their ability to engage with others
c.) Their behaviors put themselves or others at significant risk of harm
What does Prevalence refer to in the context of a disease or condition?
a) The rate at which new cases of a disease are diagnosed
b) The total number of active cases of a disease in a population at a specific point in time
c) The number of individuals who have recovered from a disease
d) The rate at which a disease spreads across different populations
b) The total number of active cases of a disease in a population at a specific point in time
Incidence refers to:
a) The number of individuals who have been diagnosed with a disease at any given point in time
b) The number of deaths due to a particular disease over a set period
c) The rate of new cases of a disease occurring in a specific population over a defined period
d)The number of people who are at risk of developing a disease
c) The rate of new cases of a disease occurring in a specific population over a defined period
If a disease has a low incidence rate but a high prevalence, which typically means
a)The disease is spreading rapidly, but few people are living with it
b) The disease has been around for a long time, and many people continue to live with it
c)The disease is new, and most people recover quickly
d) Few people are living with the disease, and there are very few new cases
b) The disease has been around for a long time, and many people continue to live with it
What does Etiology refer to in the study of mental health disorders?
a) The symptoms experienced by the individual
b) The group of symptoms that make up a disorder
c)The causes or origins of a particular disorder, including biological, psychological.or social factors
d)The process of diagnosing a specific disorder
c) The causes or origins of a particular disorder, including biological, psychological.or social factors
A Syndrome is defined as:
a) A treatment plan designed to address a disorder
b)A single symptom that defines a mental disorder
c)A collection of symptoms that commonly occur together in a particular disorder
d)A biological or psychological cause of a disorder
c)A collection of symptoms that commonly occur together in a particular disorder
Which of the following best describes Syndrome?
a)A person experiencing only one symptom, such as insomnia
b) A cluster of symptoms that occur together,s uch as those seen in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
c)A diagnosis of a disorder based on a set of symptoms
d) The identification of the causes of a mental health disorder
b) A cluster of symptoms that occur together,s such as those seen in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
If an individual has both substance use disorder and major depressive disorder, this is an example of
a) Etiology
b) Diagnosis
c)Comorbidity
d) Syndrome
c) Comorbidity
Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD) is characterized by:
a) Sudden onset of symptoms during adulthood
b)Intellectual and adaptive deficits that manifest during the developmental period
c) A lack of communication skills at any stage of life
d) Symptoms occurring after the age of 18
b)Intellectual and adaptive deficits that manifest during the developmental period
An IQ score of less than what value is typically used to diagnose Intellectual Developmental Disorder(IDD)?
a)85
b) 90
c) 75
d)70
c) 75
- The severity of Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD) is based on:
a) The age of diagnosis
b) The level of adaptive functioning and IQ score
c) The patient’s family history
d)The onset of symptoms
b) The level of adaptive functioning and IQ score
Which of the following BEST describes the characteristics of someone with a Mild Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD)?
a) Requires 24-hour care and supervision
b) Has adequate communication skills, with limited complexity in tasks
c) Is mostly self-sufficient with sufficient support
d) Needs constant safety supervision
c) Is mostly self-sufficient with sufficient support
Individuals with Severe Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD) typically require:
a.) Only occasional assistance with daily living
b.) Complete independence in daily activities
c.) Safety supervision and supportive assistance
d.) 24-hour care in all settings
c.) Safety supervision and supportive assistance
Which of the following is true about individuals with Profound Intellectualnental Disorder (IDD)?
a) They usually require no assistance in daily activities.
b)They have very limited communication skills and need 24-hour care and support.
c) They are capable of self-care with minimal support.
d) They can live independently but need occasional supervision.
b)They have very limited communication skills and need 24-hour care and support.
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a characteristic of Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD)?
a) Intellectual deficits as indicated by an IQ below 75
b) Adaptive deficits in areas like communication, social participation, and independent living
c) Normal social and intellectual abilities during the developmental period
d) Onset of deficits during the developmental period
c) Normal social and intellectual abilities during the developmental period
What is the definition of delusions?
A. Temporary beliefs that can change with evidence
B. Fixed beliefs that are not amenable to change despite conflicting evidence
C. Logical conclusions based on facts
D. Emotional reactions to stressful situations
B. Fixed beliefs that are not amenable to change despite conflicting evidence
Which type of delusion involves the belief that one is going to be harmed or
A. Grandiose delusions
B. Referential delusions
C. Persecutory delusions
D. Paranoid delusions
C. Persecutory delusions
What characterizes referential delusions?
A. Belief in having extraordinary abilities or fame
B. Belief that gestures, comments, or environmental cues are directed at oneself
C Belief in being persecuted by others
D. Belief in controlling others’ thoughts
B. Belief that gestures, comments, or environmental cues are directed at oneself
Grandiose delusions involve which of the following beliefs?
A. That one is being harmed or harassed
B. That one has exceptional abilities, wealth, or fame
C. That one is receiving secret messages from the environment
D. That one’s thoughts are being controlled by external fores
B. That one has exceptional abilities, wealth, or fame
