SOWK 501 - Exam 1
pro of dsm correct answersgives helping professionals a common language
to describe clients; concrete terminology
pro of dsm correct answersprovides information to insurers
pro of dsm correct answersorganizes symptoms; provides structure for
symptoms
pro of dsm correct answersdiagnosis can help people find support and others
like them; reduce isolation; reassurance that "i'm not the only one"
pro of dsm correct answersit is constantly updated (also a con)
pro of dsm correct answersmore tools to assess in standardized way to see
if someone has a disorder
pro of dsm correct answershow to treat or how not to treat disorders
con of dsm correct answersfinancial conflict of interest with APA board and
pharmaceutical companies; disclosure of conflict of interest not explicit
enough and didn't solve problem --> "shifts the problem from one of
secrecy of bias to openness of bias"
con of dsm correct answersover-diagnosis due to broad criteria (e.g., ADHD)
con of dsm correct answersmedicalizing normal human behavior (e.g.,
wanting to eat a lot of food diagnosed as binge eating)
con of dsm correct answersrelies on self-report of symptoms (subjective)
con of dsm correct answersonly medical textbook that asks common
people for their input in the creation of the textbook
con of dsm correct answerswasn't tested like originally planned due to
deadline/budget issues
con of dsm correct answersdiagnosis can be used as a weapon --> if I don't
like a client I'll give them a harsh diagnosis
con of dsm correct answersrigid and arbitrary; pathologizing of labels
, true correct answersAutism Spectrum Disorder is diagnosed only
when the characteristic deficits of social communication are
accompanied by excessively repetitive behaviors, restricted
interests, and insistence on sameness.
true correct answersADHD and Intermittent Explosive Disorder share
high levels of impulsive behavior.
true correct answersin childhood, ADHD frequently overlaps with disorders
that are often considered to be "externalizing disorders," such as
oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder.
false (at least 12 months) correct answersTourtette's disorder is diagnosed
when the individual has one motor or vocal tic that has been present for
at least 6 months and that has a waxing-waning symptom course.
false (can be diagnosed in adulthood but symptoms have to be
present during childhood) correct answersAttention-deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder may begin in adulthood.
false (impact on functioning needed) correct answersFor Intellectual
Developmental Disorder, the person only needs an IQ of less than 70 to
be given the diagnosis.
true correct answersA person who stutters must also have
accompanying social, educational, or occupational challenges to be
given the diagnosis.
social (pragmatic) communication disorder correct answersIndividuals who
have marked deficits in social communication, but whose symptoms do not
otherwise meet criteria for autism spectrum disorder, should be evaluated
for:
false correct answersThe disorder of Attention-deficit Disorder is listed in
the DSM-5. true correct answersIndividuals with ADHD are more likely than
peers to be injured.
recovery model correct answersIt emphasizes many things, but hope,
empowerment, peer support and self-management stand out as key
principles of:
true correct answersThe medical model relies on science and scientific
proof of a pathological process of treatment interventions.
medical model correct answersWhich model has been criticized for being
too deficit- orientated and physician-define? It also ignores a person's
strengths.
true correct answersSAMHSA has identified four major dimensions that
support a life in recovery: Health, Home, Purpose, and Community.
pro of dsm correct answersgives helping professionals a common language
to describe clients; concrete terminology
pro of dsm correct answersprovides information to insurers
pro of dsm correct answersorganizes symptoms; provides structure for
symptoms
pro of dsm correct answersdiagnosis can help people find support and others
like them; reduce isolation; reassurance that "i'm not the only one"
pro of dsm correct answersit is constantly updated (also a con)
pro of dsm correct answersmore tools to assess in standardized way to see
if someone has a disorder
pro of dsm correct answershow to treat or how not to treat disorders
con of dsm correct answersfinancial conflict of interest with APA board and
pharmaceutical companies; disclosure of conflict of interest not explicit
enough and didn't solve problem --> "shifts the problem from one of
secrecy of bias to openness of bias"
con of dsm correct answersover-diagnosis due to broad criteria (e.g., ADHD)
con of dsm correct answersmedicalizing normal human behavior (e.g.,
wanting to eat a lot of food diagnosed as binge eating)
con of dsm correct answersrelies on self-report of symptoms (subjective)
con of dsm correct answersonly medical textbook that asks common
people for their input in the creation of the textbook
con of dsm correct answerswasn't tested like originally planned due to
deadline/budget issues
con of dsm correct answersdiagnosis can be used as a weapon --> if I don't
like a client I'll give them a harsh diagnosis
con of dsm correct answersrigid and arbitrary; pathologizing of labels
, true correct answersAutism Spectrum Disorder is diagnosed only
when the characteristic deficits of social communication are
accompanied by excessively repetitive behaviors, restricted
interests, and insistence on sameness.
true correct answersADHD and Intermittent Explosive Disorder share
high levels of impulsive behavior.
true correct answersin childhood, ADHD frequently overlaps with disorders
that are often considered to be "externalizing disorders," such as
oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder.
false (at least 12 months) correct answersTourtette's disorder is diagnosed
when the individual has one motor or vocal tic that has been present for
at least 6 months and that has a waxing-waning symptom course.
false (can be diagnosed in adulthood but symptoms have to be
present during childhood) correct answersAttention-deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder may begin in adulthood.
false (impact on functioning needed) correct answersFor Intellectual
Developmental Disorder, the person only needs an IQ of less than 70 to
be given the diagnosis.
true correct answersA person who stutters must also have
accompanying social, educational, or occupational challenges to be
given the diagnosis.
social (pragmatic) communication disorder correct answersIndividuals who
have marked deficits in social communication, but whose symptoms do not
otherwise meet criteria for autism spectrum disorder, should be evaluated
for:
false correct answersThe disorder of Attention-deficit Disorder is listed in
the DSM-5. true correct answersIndividuals with ADHD are more likely than
peers to be injured.
recovery model correct answersIt emphasizes many things, but hope,
empowerment, peer support and self-management stand out as key
principles of:
true correct answersThe medical model relies on science and scientific
proof of a pathological process of treatment interventions.
medical model correct answersWhich model has been criticized for being
too deficit- orientated and physician-define? It also ignores a person's
strengths.
true correct answersSAMHSA has identified four major dimensions that
support a life in recovery: Health, Home, Purpose, and Community.
