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?

    <p>It is disregarded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about psychopathology according to the text?

    <p>It can be highly culture-specific</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the core fear associated with taijin kyofusho?

    <p>Fear of offending others</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>In physical rather than emotional terms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>It influences how symptoms are communicated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>He has multiple physical complaints.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Increased awareness of neurobiological causes of mental disorders did not reduce stigma.</p> 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?

    <p>22 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Descriptive labels</p> 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?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Expressed unwillingness</p> 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?

    <p>8.0 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>No reduction in prejudice despite understanding neurobiological causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Remained the same</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>People between 18-25 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Highlighted persistent stigma towards individuals with mental illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The data is outdated</p> 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?

    <p>National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>To allocate resources effectively in mental health services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>To understand the number of new cases versus existing cases of mental disorders.</p> 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?

    <p>To allocate resources effectively based on the nature and extent of psychological difficulties.</p> 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?

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

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