Midterm Quiz: Psychopathology and Mental Health Disorders

Requires significant impairment in daily functioning.

Integrates biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental illness.

Most commonly misdiagnosed as ADHD in children; involves impulsivity and defiance.

Strong genetic and environmental risk factors exist for schizophrenia.

Positive experiences that buffer against adversity in childhood.

The occurrence of two or more mental disorders simultaneously.

Symptoms may be delayed due to initial coping mechanisms.

Previously classified under anxiety but now has its own category.

False: Hypomania in Bipolar II lasts longer than mania in Bipolar I.

Chronic low-level depression lasting at least 2 years.

Essential for accurately diagnosing mental illness across cultures.

Informed consent and minimization of harm are key ethical rules.

Cannot establish cause and effect relationships.

Increase serotonin availability by blocking its reuptake.

First-generation treats mainly negative symptoms, while second-generation has fewer side effects.

Still includes personality disorder diagnoses with a dimensional model.

Requires both mood disorder and psychotic symptoms for diagnosis.

Requires symptoms lasting at least 2 weeks, not 6 months.

Requires evidence of conduct disorder prior to age 15.

Not everyone with trauma develops PTSD; resilience matters.

Not solely due to neurotransmitter imbalances; multifactorial.

Can occur from both direct and indirect trauma exposure.

Effective for both depression and anxiety.

GAD is more prevalent in women than in men.

Useful for understanding the development of mental disorders over time.

The placebo effect can significantly impact mental health treatments.

PCEs help in building resilience against trauma effects.

More adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) lead to greater risk of mental health problems.

ICD-10 and DSM-5 are not identical despite similarities.

Crucial for treating mood disorders; high risk in depression and bipolar disorder.

Significant impairment in daily functioning must be present to diagnose a mental disorder.

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is commonly misdiagnosed as ADHD in children.

Schizophrenia involves strong genetic and environmental risk factors.

A strong mentor outside the family is an example of a protective childhood experience (PCE).

PTSD symptoms might not appear until months or years after trauma due to initial coping mechanisms.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder was previously classified as an anxiety disorder but has its own category now.

Persistent depressive disorder is diagnosed when depression lasts for at least 2 years.

Cultural competence is crucial for accurately diagnosing mental illness across different cultures.

Informed consent must be obtained from participants in psychological research.

Cross-sectional studies cannot establish cause and effect relationships.

Second-generation antipsychotics often have fewer motor side effects compared to first-generation ones.

The DSM-5 still includes personality disorders and introduced a dimensional model.

Schizoaffective disorder requires both mood disorder symptoms and psychotic symptoms.

Major depressive disorder requires symptoms lasting at least 2 weeks.

Antisocial personality disorder requires evidence of conduct disorder before age 15.

Not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD; genes and resilience matter.

Schizophrenia is multifactorial; genetics and environment matter, not just neurotransmitters.

PTSD can result from both direct and indirect exposure to trauma.

CBT is effective for treating both depression and anxiety by targeting negative thoughts.

Generalized anxiety disorder is more common in women than in men.

Longitudinal studies track individuals over time, useful for mental health progression.

The placebo effect can significantly influence mental health treatment outcomes.

Protective childhood experiences (PCEs) reduce trauma effects and build resilience.

ICD-10 and DSM-5 systems for mental disorder classification are not identical.

Suicide risk assessment is a crucial part of treating mood disorders.