Question 1

Which of the following is a mental disorder but is not an example of mental illness:

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A)   schizophrenia
B)   autism
C)   clinical depression
D)   bipolar disorder
E)   none of the above; all are mental illnessesF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Epidemiology is the study of:

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A)   the causes of diseases, including mental disorders.
B)   the course of the treatment of a given episode of a disease, including mental disorders.
C)   the distribution of diseases, including mental disorders, in the population.
D)   the history of a given disease, including mental disorder, in a family.
E)   none of the aboveF) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Schizophrenia is most common among members of:

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A)   the upper class
B)   the middle class
C)   the lower and working class
D)   all classes; it is randomly distributed throughout the social class hierarchy.
E)   non classes; this relationship is unknown and unknowableF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

In the fourth edition of its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, The American Psychiatric Association defines mental illness specifically and concretely.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Contrast the positions of David Rosenhan ("On Being Sane in Insane Places") and Robert Spitzer ("On Pseudoscience in Science") with respect to the reality of mental illness as well as its diagnosability? With respect to the distinction between essentialism and constructionism spelled out early in this chapter, which of these two figures favors which position? Cite evidence in their statements to back up your assertion.

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David Rosenhan, in "On Being Sane in Ins...

Question 6

Contrast the essentialist and the constructionist approaches or models of mental illness, including the subtypes and varieties of each. What would each have to say about the causes of mental illness. About mental illness diagnosis? Treatment?

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The essentialist approach to mental illness views it as having a biological or genetic basis, with specific subtypes such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder. This approach suggests that mental illness is inherent and fixed, and is not influenced by social or environmental factors. Essentialists believe that the causes of mental illness are primarily biological, such as imbalances in brain chemistry or genetic predispositions.

On the other hand, the constructionist approach to mental illness sees it as being shaped by social and cultural factors, with subtypes including social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and eating disorders. This approach suggests that mental illness is influenced by societal norms, values, and expectations, and can vary across different cultures and time periods. Constructionists argue that the causes of mental illness are multifaceted, including social, psychological, and environmental factors.

In terms of mental illness diagnosis, essentialists may prioritize biological markers and diagnostic tests, while constructionists may emphasize the importance of understanding the individual's social and cultural context. Essentialists may lean towards medication and medical interventions as the primary form of treatment, while constructionists may advocate for a more holistic approach that includes therapy, support groups, and addressing social determinants of health.

Overall, the essentialist and constructionist approaches offer different perspectives on the nature, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness, highlighting the complex interplay between biological, social, and environmental factors in understanding and addressing mental health issues.

Question 7

The lower the socioeconomic status the higher the likelihood of mental illness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

APA's (the American Psychiatric Association's)  DSM-V (2014)  lists:

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A)   many more disorders than its DSM-I (1952) .
B)   many fewer disorders than its DSM-I (1952) .
C)   the same number of disorders as its DSM-I (1952) .
D)   an unknown and unknowable number of symptoms as compared with its DSM-I (1952) .
E)   none of the aboveF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Of the following, the constructionist is most likely to focus on the:

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A)   accuracy of psychiatric diagnosis.
B)   epidemiology of mental illness--its distribution in the population.
C)   etiology of mental illness--its causes.
D)   most effective cure or treatment for mental illness.
E)   mental illness enterprise or "discourse"F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

The American Psychiatric Association's definition of mental disorder, as spelled out in its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, is:

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A)   predominantly constructionist
B)   predominantly essentialist
C)   as much constructionist as essentialist
D)   neither constructionist nor essentialist
E)   none of the aboveF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is not mentioned as a disorder in DSM-V (2014) :

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A)   schizophrenia
B)   depression
C)   autism
D)   same-gender sexual preference
E)   none of the above; all are mentioned as a disorder in DSM-V (2014) F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true:

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A)   A same-gender sexual preference (or "homosexuality")  was not listed as a psycho-sexual or personality disorder or disturbance in DSM-I (1952) ; it was listed in DSM-V (2014) .
B)   A same-gender sexual preference (or "homosexuality")  was listed as a psycho- sexual or personality disorder or disturbance in DSM-I (1952) ; it was not listed in DSM-I (2014) .
C)   A same-gender sexual preference (or "homosexuality")  was listed as a psycho- sexual or personality disorder or disturbance in both DSM-I (1952)  and DSM-V (2014) .
D)   A same-gender sexual preference (or "homosexuality")  was listed as a psycho- sexual or personality disorder or disturbance in neither DSM-I (1952)  nor DSM-V (2014) .
E)   none of the aboveF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Today, the most common form of treatment for serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, is:

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A)   surgery
B)   electroshock therapy
C)   hydrotherapy
D)   chemical treatment
E)   long-range confinement in a mental hospitalF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 14

The "modified" labeling approach argues that

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A)   the social labeling of mental illness is random, arbitrary, capricious
B)   hospitalization, or the treatment of mental illness, most often results in the melioration of the patient's condition.
C)   the general public is eager to label someone as mentally ill
D)   the mentally ill are more creative, more intelligent, and more capable than the so-called "normal" members of the society
E)   none of the aboveF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

The constructionist approach does not apply to:

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A)   sexual behavior
B)   mental disorder
C)   unconventional beliefs
D)   white collar crime
E)   none of the above; the constructionist approach applies to all deviant behavior and conditionsF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

In putting together his article, which author conducted a quasi-experiment and which did a summary of the existing published literature on mental disorder?

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A)   Rosenhan conducted a quasi-experiment; Spitzer summarized the literature.
B)   Rosenhan summarized the literature; Spitzer conducted a quasi-experiment.
C)   Both Rosenhan and Spitzer conducted quasi-experiments.
D)   Both Rosenhan and Spitzer surveyed the literature.
E)   none of the aboveF) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

The reason for the development asked about in the previous question is:

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A)   the administration of electroshock therapy to mental patients.
B)   transferring hundreds of thousands of mental patients to prisons.
C)   changing criteria determining who is mentally ill.
D)   the administration of psychotropic drugs to mental patients.
E)   the ruthless impulse to hospitalize and incarcerate as many people as possible.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Between 1955 and today, the proportion of patients admitted to public mental hospitals in the United States who are administered psychotropic drugs has increased.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Over the past 50 years, the number of patients in residence in mental hospitals on any given day has:

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A)   increased
B)   decreased
C)   remained the same
D)   fluctuated randomly and erratically from year to year
E)   remained unknownF) B) and E)
G) C) and D) B

Question 20

Mental illness is not a form of deviance since it is not freely chosen.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

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The lower the socioeconomic status the higher the likelihood of mental illness.

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Between 1955 and today, the proportion of patients admitted to public mental hospitals in the United States who are administered psychotropic drugs has increased.

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