Psych Midterm Pre-Lecture Questions Already Graded A+
1. Self-Stigma:
- Occurs when negative stereotypes are internalized by individuals with mental illness.
2. Recovery:
- The single most important goal for individuals with mental disorders.
3. Mental Illness/Mental Disorder:
- Defined as a syndrome, which is a set of symptoms that cluster together and may have multiple
causes and represent various undefined disease states.
4. WHO Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0:
- An instrument used to measure the amount of impairment an individual is experiencing.
### True or False Statements
5. Recovery Process Focus:
- False: The recovery process focuses on the individual rather than solely on the illness.
6. Self-Stigma and Shared Negative Views:
- True: Self-stigma occurs when a person with a mental illness shares the public's negative views about
mental illness.
7. Culture-Bound Syndromes:
- False: Culture-bound syndromes do not necessarily meet the criteria for DSM-5 disorders.
8. Mental Disorders Characterization:
- Mental disorders are characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior.
, 9. Epidemiology Importance:
- True: Epidemiology is important for understanding the distribution of mental illness and health
determinants within populations.
10. Disruption by Mental Disorders:
- True: A mental disorder can disrupt mental health and is a common cause of disability.
11. Cultural Competence:
- Developed through cultural awareness, cultural knowledge acquisition, cultural skills development,
and engagement in numerous cultural encounters.
12. Schizophrenia Diagnosis in African Americans:
- True: African Americans are disproportionately diagnosed with schizophrenia compared to other
groups.
13. Linguistic Competence:
- The capacity to communicate effectively and convey information that is easily understood by a
diverse audience.
14. Depression and Mental Health Care Seeking:
- True: More Asian women suffer from depression compared to men, yet are less likely to seek mental
health care than white women.
15. Acculturation Definition:
- False: Acculturation is not the removal of cultural influences; it involves adopting or adapting to a
new culture while retaining aspects of the original culture.
16. Spiritual Interventions:
- True: Meditation, guided imagery, and prayer are examples of spiritual interventions.
1. Self-Stigma:
- Occurs when negative stereotypes are internalized by individuals with mental illness.
2. Recovery:
- The single most important goal for individuals with mental disorders.
3. Mental Illness/Mental Disorder:
- Defined as a syndrome, which is a set of symptoms that cluster together and may have multiple
causes and represent various undefined disease states.
4. WHO Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0:
- An instrument used to measure the amount of impairment an individual is experiencing.
### True or False Statements
5. Recovery Process Focus:
- False: The recovery process focuses on the individual rather than solely on the illness.
6. Self-Stigma and Shared Negative Views:
- True: Self-stigma occurs when a person with a mental illness shares the public's negative views about
mental illness.
7. Culture-Bound Syndromes:
- False: Culture-bound syndromes do not necessarily meet the criteria for DSM-5 disorders.
8. Mental Disorders Characterization:
- Mental disorders are characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior.
, 9. Epidemiology Importance:
- True: Epidemiology is important for understanding the distribution of mental illness and health
determinants within populations.
10. Disruption by Mental Disorders:
- True: A mental disorder can disrupt mental health and is a common cause of disability.
11. Cultural Competence:
- Developed through cultural awareness, cultural knowledge acquisition, cultural skills development,
and engagement in numerous cultural encounters.
12. Schizophrenia Diagnosis in African Americans:
- True: African Americans are disproportionately diagnosed with schizophrenia compared to other
groups.
13. Linguistic Competence:
- The capacity to communicate effectively and convey information that is easily understood by a
diverse audience.
14. Depression and Mental Health Care Seeking:
- True: More Asian women suffer from depression compared to men, yet are less likely to seek mental
health care than white women.
15. Acculturation Definition:
- False: Acculturation is not the removal of cultural influences; it involves adopting or adapting to a
new culture while retaining aspects of the original culture.
16. Spiritual Interventions:
- True: Meditation, guided imagery, and prayer are examples of spiritual interventions.
