NSG3450 EXAM 1
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1. Interferes developmentally, Mental illness
biologically , or psychological-
ly
Impairs ability to think, reg-
ulate emotions andmanage
behaviors
Definable diagnoses
2. DSM-V Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Use it to assess patients with psychiatric disorders
3. mental health continuum A conceptual line used to represent levels of mental health and
mental illness that vary from person to person and vary for a
particular person over time.
4. Can mental health disorders Yes
be almost genetic?
5. Protective factors Enhance the likelihood of positiveoutcomes and lessen the
likelihood ofnegative consequences from exposure torisk.
6. Risk factors Risk factors lower likelihood of positive outcomes andincrease
the likelihood of negative outcome
7. Diathesis biological predisposition
most accepted explanation for mental illness
8. Mental Health Parity Act forbids health plans from placing lifetime or annual limits
on mental health coverage that are less generous than those
placed on medical or surgical benefits
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_h1josd
1. Interferes developmentally, Mental illness
biologically , or psychological-
ly
Impairs ability to think, reg-
ulate emotions andmanage
behaviors
Definable diagnoses
2. DSM-V Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Use it to assess patients with psychiatric disorders
3. mental health continuum A conceptual line used to represent levels of mental health and
mental illness that vary from person to person and vary for a
particular person over time.
4. Can mental health disorders Yes
be almost genetic?
5. Protective factors Enhance the likelihood of positiveoutcomes and lessen the
likelihood ofnegative consequences from exposure torisk.
6. Risk factors Risk factors lower likelihood of positive outcomes andincrease
the likelihood of negative outcome
7. Diathesis biological predisposition
most accepted explanation for mental illness
8. Mental Health Parity Act forbids health plans from placing lifetime or annual limits
on mental health coverage that are less generous than those
placed on medical or surgical benefits
