Cultural Factors in Psychiatry Research

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Which area of the world is most represented in the psychiatric literature?

Western Europe

Asia

Australia/New Zealand

North America (correct)

Which syndrome is prevalent in Japan and involves a fear of offending or embarrassing others?

Bipolar disorder

Taijin kyofusho (correct)

Ataque de nervios

Generalized anxiety disorder

What is the term for the clinical syndrome found in people of Latino descent from the Caribbean?

Culture-bound syndrome

Ataque de nervios (correct)

Generalized anxiety disorder

Taijin kyofusho

What tends to happen to research published in languages other than English?

It is disregarded Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about psychopathology according to the text?

It can be highly culture-specific Signup and view all the answers

Why is there no word for 'depressed' in the languages of certain Native Americans and Asian cultures?

Because the word for 'depressed' sounds similar to a taboo word in these languages. Signup and view all the answers

What is the core fear associated with taijin kyofusho?

Fear of offending others Signup and view all the answers

How do members of Native American tribes tend to describe symptoms of depression?

In physical rather than emotional terms. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the relationship between language and cultural expressions of distress?

There is a strong connection between language and how distress is expressed in culture. Signup and view all the answers

In what way may the way disorders present themselves depend on culturally sanctioned ways of articulating distress?

It influences how symptoms are communicated. Signup and view all the answers

Why might there be no word for 'four' in certain cultures?

Because the number 'four' sounds similar to a negative term. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about EL's reason for visiting the hospital?

He has multiple physical complaints. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main finding of the study by Pescosolido and colleagues?

Increased awareness of neurobiological causes of mental disorders did not reduce stigma. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people diagnosed with a specific phobia in the NCS-R study had disorders rated as severe?

22 percent Signup and view all the answers

What type of labels were used to describe individuals in the study vignettes?

Descriptive labels Signup and view all the answers

Are meeting diagnostic criteria for a disorder and being seriously impaired by that disorder synonymous based on the text?

No Signup and view all the answers

What was the reaction of the surveyed people towards working with the person described in the vignette?

Expressed unwillingness Signup and view all the answers

According to the NCS-R data, what are the estimated 12-month rates of serious mental illness among adolescents?

8.0 percent Signup and view all the answers

What effect did an understanding of neurobiological causes have on societal prejudice?

No reduction in prejudice despite understanding neurobiological causes Signup and view all the answers

How did societal rejection levels change over a 10-year period?

Remained the same Signup and view all the answers

Which group has higher rates of severe mental illness according to the provided data?

People between 18-25 years old Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the survey conducted by Pescosolido and colleagues?

Highlighted persistent stigma towards individuals with mental illness Signup and view all the answers

What is one limitation mentioned regarding the NCS-R data in the text?

The data is outdated Signup and view all the answers

Which annual survey is conducted every year and can be used to provide the most recent information, as mentioned in the text?

National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Signup and view all the answers

Why are behaviors like hearing voices and drinking urine considered abnormal universally?

Because they are behaviors that most people do not engage in. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why mental health planners need to know the prevalence of different psychological disorders?

To allocate resources effectively in mental health services. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason why mental health planners need accurate data on psychological disorders?

To ensure clinicians are skilled in treating all mental disorders. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of distinguishing between incidence and prevalence when studying mental disorders?

To understand the number of new cases versus existing cases of mental disorders. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for mental health planners to have accurate information about psychological disorders within a specific area or country?

To allocate resources effectively based on the nature and extent of psychological difficulties. Signup and view all the answers

Why would it be impractical to have a treatment center with clinicians skilled in treating anorexia nervosa if anxiety and depression were more prevalent?

Because resources should be allocated according to the prevalence of disorders. Signup and view all the answers