APSY 338 Exam 1 Questions With
Complete Answers
what is abnormal? - ANSWER there is no consensus regarding the definition of abnormal
indicators of abnormality - ANSWER subjective stress
maladaptiveness
statistical deviancy
dangerousness
violations of standards of society
social discomfort
irrationality and unpredictability
what is mental health? - ANSWER best to think of mental health as being on a continuum
factors that cause your mental health to move up or down the continuum - ANSWER our
genetic makeup and upbringing
life circumstances
the stresses
one end of the continuum - ANSWER mental disorders such as depression and anxiety
other end of the continuum - ANSWER states of positive mental health such as:
thriving
content
fulfilled
the aim of mental health interventions - ANSWER to move people up the continuum so
they're able to reach their full potential and live satisfying lives
being mentally healthy means: - ANSWER being resilient and able to cope with difficult
times
feeling in control
being confident
,feeling good about yourself
managing and expressing your emotions
building and maintaining good relationships
why do people not seek treatment for mental illness? - ANSWER stigma
lack of understanding
uncertainty
fear
Biggest factor as to why people with mental illness don't seek treatment - ANSWER
STIGMA
What is the DSM? - ANSWER diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
manual used in the US to define and diagnose various types of mental disorders
how does the DSM define mental disorder? - ANSWER a syndrome that is present in an
individual and involves clinically significant disturbance in behavior, emotion regulation,
or cognitive functioning
when was the first version of DSM published? - ANSWER 1952
how did DSM diagnose mental disorders - ANSWER by using a classification system
each disorder had its own set of symptoms that tend to cluster together
to meet criteria for a diagnosis, the person has to have a certain number of symptoms
from the symptom list
classification advantages - ANSWER easy communication
standardizes billing
guides research
guides therapy
classification disadvantages - ANSWER oversimplifies human behavior
risk of misdiagnosis or overdiagnosis
labels can be stigmatizing
stigma - ANSWER a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality,
or person
public stigma - ANSWER most prominent form of stigma observed and studied;
, represents the prejudice and discrimination directed at a group by a larger population
self stigma - ANSWER occurs when people internalize these public attitudes and suffer
numerous negative consequences as a result
epidemiology - ANSWER study of distribution of diseases, disorders, or health related
behaviors in a given population
prevalence - ANSWER refers to the number of active cases in a population during any
given period of time
typically expressed in percentages
point prevalence - ANSWER the estimated proportion of actual, active cases of a
disorder in a given population at a given point in time
1-year prevalence - ANSWER number of cases who have has a particular disorder in a
1-year period of time
lifetime prevalence - ANSWER number of cases who have had a particular disorder at
any time in their life (even if they are now recovered)
incidence - ANSWER the number of new cases that occur over a given period of time
Comorbidity - ANSWER term used to describe the presence of two or more disorders in
the same person
usually, someone is diagnosed with a primary disorder, which is the most problematic
and bothersome to the person
they are then diagnosed with secondary, comorbid disorders
barriers that get in the way of seeking and accessing treatment - ANSWER geographic
location
time and availability
affordability
stigma
fear of what emotions treatment will bring up
minimizing of suffering (eg "my problems are not bad enough to warrant therapy")
clinical psychologist - ANSWER clinical psychologist doctorate: PhD (5-6 years)
counseling psychologist - ANSWER counseling psychologist doctorate: PhD (5-6 years)
Complete Answers
what is abnormal? - ANSWER there is no consensus regarding the definition of abnormal
indicators of abnormality - ANSWER subjective stress
maladaptiveness
statistical deviancy
dangerousness
violations of standards of society
social discomfort
irrationality and unpredictability
what is mental health? - ANSWER best to think of mental health as being on a continuum
factors that cause your mental health to move up or down the continuum - ANSWER our
genetic makeup and upbringing
life circumstances
the stresses
one end of the continuum - ANSWER mental disorders such as depression and anxiety
other end of the continuum - ANSWER states of positive mental health such as:
thriving
content
fulfilled
the aim of mental health interventions - ANSWER to move people up the continuum so
they're able to reach their full potential and live satisfying lives
being mentally healthy means: - ANSWER being resilient and able to cope with difficult
times
feeling in control
being confident
,feeling good about yourself
managing and expressing your emotions
building and maintaining good relationships
why do people not seek treatment for mental illness? - ANSWER stigma
lack of understanding
uncertainty
fear
Biggest factor as to why people with mental illness don't seek treatment - ANSWER
STIGMA
What is the DSM? - ANSWER diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
manual used in the US to define and diagnose various types of mental disorders
how does the DSM define mental disorder? - ANSWER a syndrome that is present in an
individual and involves clinically significant disturbance in behavior, emotion regulation,
or cognitive functioning
when was the first version of DSM published? - ANSWER 1952
how did DSM diagnose mental disorders - ANSWER by using a classification system
each disorder had its own set of symptoms that tend to cluster together
to meet criteria for a diagnosis, the person has to have a certain number of symptoms
from the symptom list
classification advantages - ANSWER easy communication
standardizes billing
guides research
guides therapy
classification disadvantages - ANSWER oversimplifies human behavior
risk of misdiagnosis or overdiagnosis
labels can be stigmatizing
stigma - ANSWER a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality,
or person
public stigma - ANSWER most prominent form of stigma observed and studied;
, represents the prejudice and discrimination directed at a group by a larger population
self stigma - ANSWER occurs when people internalize these public attitudes and suffer
numerous negative consequences as a result
epidemiology - ANSWER study of distribution of diseases, disorders, or health related
behaviors in a given population
prevalence - ANSWER refers to the number of active cases in a population during any
given period of time
typically expressed in percentages
point prevalence - ANSWER the estimated proportion of actual, active cases of a
disorder in a given population at a given point in time
1-year prevalence - ANSWER number of cases who have has a particular disorder in a
1-year period of time
lifetime prevalence - ANSWER number of cases who have had a particular disorder at
any time in their life (even if they are now recovered)
incidence - ANSWER the number of new cases that occur over a given period of time
Comorbidity - ANSWER term used to describe the presence of two or more disorders in
the same person
usually, someone is diagnosed with a primary disorder, which is the most problematic
and bothersome to the person
they are then diagnosed with secondary, comorbid disorders
barriers that get in the way of seeking and accessing treatment - ANSWER geographic
location
time and availability
affordability
stigma
fear of what emotions treatment will bring up
minimizing of suffering (eg "my problems are not bad enough to warrant therapy")
clinical psychologist - ANSWER clinical psychologist doctorate: PhD (5-6 years)
counseling psychologist - ANSWER counseling psychologist doctorate: PhD (5-6 years)
