30 Questions
Which model provides an interactive explanation for psychological disorders?
The biopsychosocial model
What does true understanding of psychological disorders entail?
Respect, compassion, and embracing what is different, strange, weird, or abnormal
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an influence on mental health?
Knowledge about diagnostic characteristics
What has our understanding of psychological disorders done over the years?
Grown tremendously
What is the biopsychosocial model an explanation for?
Psychological disorders
What does the text emphasize about understanding psychological disorders?
True understanding encompasses more than just knowledge
What does the biopsychosocial model take into account?
Biological, psychological, and social factors
What does the text suggest about understanding what is different, strange, weird, or abnormal?
We should respect, embrace, and understand it
What is the main focus of the biopsychosocial model?
The interaction between body, mind, and social environment
What does the text state about our understanding of psychological disorders?
There is still plenty to learn
What do epidemiologists study?
The rates, causes, and effects of health conditions in specified populations
What is prevalence rate?
A measure used to determine how many individuals are affected by a health condition in a given time period
What percentage of adults in the United States had a mental illness in the past year, according to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health?
20%
How many individuals in the United States aged 12 to 17 had a major depressive episode in the past year, according to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health?
3.8 million
Which populations report higher rates of psychological disorders in the United States?
Women, persons of color, and individuals from low-income environments
According to the World Health Organization, how many individuals across the world are affected by mental illness?
Almost 450 million
What percentage of the global population exhibits symptoms consistent with a depressive disorder, according to the World Health Organization?
4.4%
What percentage of the global population exhibits symptoms consistent with an anxiety disorder, according to the World Health Organization?
3.6%
What do the figures mentioned in the text indicate about psychological disorders in the United States?
Lots of people in the United States are affected by psychological disorders
What are psychological disorders considered to be among, according to the text?
The leading causes of disability worldwide
According to the biopsychosocial model, what determines a person's risk for a psychological disorder?
All of the above
What are some factors that contribute to the higher prevalence of psychological disorders during the pandemic?
All of the above
Which neurotransmitters have been implicated in psychological disorders?
All of the above
What role does genetics play in psychological disorders?
Variability in certain genes is often associated with psychological disorders
What are some individual characteristics that factor into the psychological piece of the biopsychosocial model?
All of the above
What are some social factors that are included in the social component of the biopsychosocial model?
All of the above
What does the biopsychosocial model suggest about the causes of psychological disorders?
There is a complex interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors
What is the role of the social environment in the biopsychosocial model?
It influences how an individual perceives their environment
What factors make up the environment in which an individual functions or experiences dysfunction?
All of the above
What is the role of genetics in psychological disorders?
Genetics play a substantial role in psychological disorders
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