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Introduction to Mental Health Psychopathology Quiz

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What is the key characteristic in the DSM definition of mental disorder?

Cultural expectations and norms

Societal acceptance

Breakdown in cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning (correct)

Physical dysfunction

How is a mental disorder defined in terms of 'Personal Distress'?

If it brings joy to the individual

If it is beneficial to others

If it follows cultural norms

If the individual is extremely upset (correct)

What characterizes 'Disability' in mental disorder?

Cultural expectations

Enhancement of cognitive abilities

No impact on daily functioning

Impairment in an important area of life (correct)

What is meant by 'Violation of Social Norms' in the DSM definition of mental disorder?

Reaction outside of cultural norms Signup and view all the answers

What purpose does the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) serve?

Classify psychological problems and disorders Signup and view all the answers

How do many mental health professionals approach their clinical work?

With a scientific approach Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to the total number of cases related to a disorder?

Incidence Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the beginning of a disorder?

Onset Signup and view all the answers

What did Hippocrates relate mental disturbances to in his early biological explanations?

The four humors Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the treatments used during the period of Demons and Witches for mental illness?

Hydrotherapy Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to the study of why a disorder begins?

Etiology Signup and view all the answers

During the Dark Ages, who gained influence in matters related to mental disorders?

Municipal authorities Signup and view all the answers