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What is a crucial factor in determining an individual's need for treatment?
What is a crucial factor in determining an individual's need for treatment?
- The presence of a mental disorder diagnosis
- The individual's age and socioeconomic status
- Severity of suicidal thoughts
- The individual's level of distress associated with their symptoms (correct)
What is the most common explanation for the causes of a mental disorder?
What is the most common explanation for the causes of a mental disorder?
- A combination of biology and environment (correct)
- The wider environment only
- Biology only
- Nurture only
What is the focus of the bio-psycho-social-spiritual formulation approach to formulation?
What is the focus of the bio-psycho-social-spiritual formulation approach to formulation?
- The role of epigenetics in mental disorder development
- The interaction between biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors (correct)
- The conflict between id, ego, and superego
- The unconscious mind
When assessing symptoms, what is a key aspect to consider?
When assessing symptoms, what is a key aspect to consider?
What are the three key factors to consider when thinking about causation and formulation?
What are the three key factors to consider when thinking about causation and formulation?
What is the primary focus of the DSM-5 definition of a mental disorder?
What is the primary focus of the DSM-5 definition of a mental disorder?
According to the DSM-5, which of the following is NOT a mental disorder?
According to the DSM-5, which of the following is NOT a mental disorder?
What is the primary purpose of diagnosing a mental disorder, according to the DSM-5-TR?
What is the primary purpose of diagnosing a mental disorder, according to the DSM-5-TR?
Which of the following is a key difference between the DSM-4 and DSM-5 definitions of a mental disorder?
Which of the following is a key difference between the DSM-4 and DSM-5 definitions of a mental disorder?
What is NOT necessarily implied by the diagnosis of a mental disorder, according to the DSM-5-TR?
What is NOT necessarily implied by the diagnosis of a mental disorder, according to the DSM-5-TR?
