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What is the primary purpose of a diagnostic taxonomy in mental health?
What is the primary purpose of a diagnostic taxonomy in mental health?
- To predict the outcomes of therapy sessions
- To identify the underlying causes of psychiatric disorders
- To classify and diagnose psychiatric disorders (correct)
- To develop treatment plans for patients
Who uses a diagnostic taxonomy in their practice?
Who uses a diagnostic taxonomy in their practice?
- Only psychologists
- Social workers and counselors
- Only psychiatrists
- All mental health clinicians who diagnose psychiatric disorders (correct)
What is the primary benefit of using a standardized diagnostic taxonomy?
What is the primary benefit of using a standardized diagnostic taxonomy?
- It allows for more creative freedom in diagnosis
- It provides a common language and framework for diagnosis (correct)
- It reduces the need for ongoing education and training
- It increases the time spent on diagnosis
What is the main goal of a diagnostic taxonomy in mental health?
What is the main goal of a diagnostic taxonomy in mental health?
Why is a diagnostic taxonomy important in mental health care?
Why is a diagnostic taxonomy important in mental health care?
What can cultural isolation lead to?
What can cultural isolation lead to?
What is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders primarily used for?
What is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders primarily used for?
Which of the following is not a symptom of a personality disorder?
Which of the following is not a symptom of a personality disorder?
What can be a result of some social factors?
What can be a result of some social factors?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a personality disorder diagnosis?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a personality disorder diagnosis?
What is the definition of health according to the World Health Organization?
What is the definition of health according to the World Health Organization?
What is a characteristic of people in a state of emotional, physical, and social well-being?
What is a characteristic of people in a state of emotional, physical, and social well-being?
What is the primary focus of the World Health Organization's definition of health?
What is the primary focus of the World Health Organization's definition of health?
What is a consequence of being in a state of emotional, physical, and social well-being?
What is a consequence of being in a state of emotional, physical, and social well-being?
What is implied by the World Health Organization's definition of health?
What is implied by the World Health Organization's definition of health?
What is the IQ range for a person with severe intellectual disability?
What is the IQ range for a person with severe intellectual disability?
What is the term used to describe a person with an IQ range of 40/35 to 25/20?
What is the term used to describe a person with an IQ range of 40/35 to 25/20?
What is the IQ range for a person with profound intellectual disability?
What is the IQ range for a person with profound intellectual disability?
What is the inverse of the IQ range 20/25 to 35/40?
What is the inverse of the IQ range 20/25 to 35/40?
What is the term used to describe a person with an IQ range of less than 20/25?
What is the term used to describe a person with an IQ range of less than 20/25?
What is one of the key components of interpersonal factors in relationships?
What is one of the key components of interpersonal factors in relationships?
Which of the following is NOT a component of interpersonal factors in relationships?
Which of the following is NOT a component of interpersonal factors in relationships?
What is the result of balancing separateness and connectedness in a relationship?
What is the result of balancing separateness and connectedness in a relationship?
Which of the following is an example of effective communication in a relationship?
Which of the following is an example of effective communication in a relationship?
What is the primary benefit of having the ability to help others in a relationship?
What is the primary benefit of having the ability to help others in a relationship?
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Study Notes
Cultural Factors in Mental Health
- Cultural differences can lead to feelings of isolation or cultural shock, which may result in mental health issues.
- Social factors, such as non-adaptability, violence, or criminal behavior, can contribute to the diagnosis of a personality disorder.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
- The DSM is a diagnostic taxonomy used by all mental health clinicians to diagnose psychiatric disorders.
Defining Health and Well-being
- The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, going beyond the mere absence of disease or disability.
- This definition emphasizes health as a positive state of well-being.
- People in a state of emotional, physical, and social well-being are able to:
- Fulfill life responsibilities
- Function effectively in daily life
- Satisfy their interpersonal relationships and themselves
- Interpersonal factors contributing to well-being include:
- Effective communication
- Ability to help others
- Intimacy
- Balance of separateness and connectedness
Intellectual Disability
- Severe intellectual disability is characterized by an IQ of 20/25 to 35/40.
- Profound intellectual disability is characterized by an IQ of 40/35 or lower.
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