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Mental Illness: Psychopathology Criteria

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What is the main criticism of the DSM-5 regarding its model for mental disorders?

Not all criteria are based on scientific data

It has a high level of comorbidity

It relies on a categorical model (correct)

It lacks diagnostic criteria and decision rules

What does the 'Think Organic' warning in the diagnostic system suggest?

To disregard physical causes of symptoms

To prioritize ruling out physical causes of symptoms first (correct)

To focus only on psychological causes of symptoms

To consider both physical and psychological causes of symptoms simultaneously

Involuntary commitment of individuals with mental disorders is only allowed if they:

Have a history of criminal activities

Pose a clear and present threat to themselves or others (correct)

Engage in self-harm behavior

Refuse to seek help voluntarily

What is characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

Continual feelings of worry, anxiety, and physical tension about many areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the main feature of Panic Attacks?

Brief, intense episodes of extreme fear with physical symptoms Signup and view all the answers

'Agoraphobia' is best defined as:

Fear of being in open or crowded spaces Signup and view all the answers

What criteria do psychologists and psychiatrists propose for defining mental disorders?

Statistical Rarity, Subjective Distress, Impairment, Biological Dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

During the middle ages, how were mental illnesses often viewed?

As the influence of Evil Spirits Signup and view all the answers

How did reformers like Phillippe Pinel and Dorothea Dix approach the treatment of mental illness?

With Dignity, Respect, and Kindness Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the DSM-5 in the field of mental health?

To Define and Classify Mental Disorders Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT proposed as a criterion for defining mental disorders by psychologists and psychiatrists?

Historical Interpretation Signup and view all the answers