Understanding Psychological Disorders [Revised Study Set] Chamberlin University

Understanding Psychological Disorders [Revised Study Set] Chamberline University All of the following are stereotypes associated with mental illness except __________. A. the idea that mental illness is incurable B. a response of anger toward someone with a mental illness C. the belief that individuals with mental illness are dangerous D. the thought that all individuals with a mental illness are not capable of living independently *Ans*B. a response of anger toward someone with a mental illness All of the following except __________ are possible side effects of stigmas associated with mental disorders. A. discrimination B. labels C. prejudice D. negative stereotypes *Ans*B. labels DSM stands for the __________. A. Diagnostic Standards for Mental Disorders B. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders C. Directory of Scientific Members D. Directory of Standard Mental Disorders *Ans*B. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Explain one reason why disorders are not easy to classify. *Ans*Disorders are not always easy to classify because the clinician must use the guidelines and make a subjective evaluation. A subjective interpretation of the guidelines in conjunction with the client's behavior can lead one to misunderstand behavior or make an incorrect diagnosis. Give a brief explanation of the classification system from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). *Ans*Axis I has to do with clinical syndromes. These syndromes are psychological disorders that are the most common of all disorders, and they usually develop after adolescence, except for specific childhood disorders such as learning disabilities, speech disorders, ADHD, and bedwetting. Axis II concerns personality disorders and mental retardation. These disorders are long lasting and some are considered to have biological causes. Axis III has to do with physical conditions that have an effect on mental health, while Axis IV is concerned with psychosocial or environmental influences on mental health. Axis V rates symptoms on a scale of 0 to 100 and categorizes functioning on a scale ranging from severe dysfunction to moderate and superior functioning. Individuals diagnosed with mental disorders can be positively labeled. *Ans*T Individuals who suffer from a mental disorder are most likely to commit violent crimes. *Ans*F Individuals with a psychological disorder are extremely different from individuals without a psychological disorder. *Ans*F Insane is a psychological term used to describe individuals with a severe mental disorder. *Ans*F One of the differences between labeling an individual with a medical disease or labeling them with a mental illness is that __________. A. many mental illnesses are used to define an individual B. many medical diseases are seen as patient caused C. there are no known cures for mental illnesses D. there are more cures for medical diseases *Ans*A. many mental illnesses are used to define an individual Patients A, B, C, and D all have similar symptoms and situational stressors. The major difference is that patient A's Axis V rating scale is 77, patient B's is