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What criteria do psychologists and psychiatrists use to define mental disorders?
What criteria do psychologists and psychiatrists use to define mental disorders?
- Statistical Rarity, Subjective Distress, Impairment, Biological Dysfunction (correct)
- Symptom Severity, Onset Age, Cultural Background, Environmental Influence
- Physical Health, Emotional Response, Social Functioning, Genetic Predisposition
- Historical Conceptions, Demonic Model, Medical Model, DSM-5
During the Middle Ages, how were mental illnesses often explained?
During the Middle Ages, how were mental illnesses often explained?
- Through biological dysfunction
- As a result of evil spirits inhabiting the body (correct)
- By statistical rarity
- As a physical disorder
What model emerged during the Renaissance to explain mental illness?
What model emerged during the Renaissance to explain mental illness?
- DSM-5 Model
- Physiological Model
- Medical Model (correct)
- Demonic Model
What was the focus of the reformers like Phillippe Pinel and Dorothea Dix regarding mental illness treatment?
What was the focus of the reformers like Phillippe Pinel and Dorothea Dix regarding mental illness treatment?
What does DSM stand for in the context of mental disorders?
What does DSM stand for in the context of mental disorders?
What is the main criticism of DSM-5 regarding its diagnostic criteria?
What is the main criticism of DSM-5 regarding its diagnostic criteria?
What is the main characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
What is the main characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
What is the most common symptom of Panic Attacks?
What is the most common symptom of Panic Attacks?
What is the key feature of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?
What is the key feature of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?
What is the purpose of the Insanity Defence in the legal context?
What is the purpose of the Insanity Defence in the legal context?
What is a hallmark symptom of Schizophrenia?
What is a hallmark symptom of Schizophrenia?
What is a common characteristic of Dissociative Fugue?
What is a common characteristic of Dissociative Fugue?
What differentiates Borderline Personality Disorder from Antisocial Personality Disorder?
What differentiates Borderline Personality Disorder from Antisocial Personality Disorder?
Which disorder is primarily characterized by disruptions in consciousness, memory, identity, or perception?
Which disorder is primarily characterized by disruptions in consciousness, memory, identity, or perception?
What is the primary problem associated with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?
What is the primary problem associated with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?
Which disorder is characterized by superficial charm, dishonesty, manipulativeness, self-centeredness, and risk-taking?
Which disorder is characterized by superficial charm, dishonesty, manipulativeness, self-centeredness, and risk-taking?
What is the primary problem associated with Dissociative Fugue?
What is the primary problem associated with Dissociative Fugue?
In relationships, individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder alternate between __________ partners.
In relationships, individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder alternate between __________ partners.
What is the common characteristic of Depersonalization Disorder?
What is the common characteristic of Depersonalization Disorder?
Which disorder involves disturbances in attention, thinking, language, emotion, and relationships?
Which disorder involves disturbances in attention, thinking, language, emotion, and relationships?
What is the hallmark symptom of Dissociative Amnesia?
What is the hallmark symptom of Dissociative Amnesia?
Which disorder is mainly influenced by genetics but can also be triggered by stressful events?
Which disorder is mainly influenced by genetics but can also be triggered by stressful events?
What is the distinctive feature of Dissociative Identity Disorder?
What is the distinctive feature of Dissociative Identity Disorder?
What is the primary problem associated with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?
What is the primary problem associated with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?
Which criterion for defining mental disorders relies on the presence of emotional pain for individuals affected?
Which criterion for defining mental disorders relies on the presence of emotional pain for individuals affected?
During the Middle Ages, odd behaviors were often attributed to the presence of ___.
During the Middle Ages, odd behaviors were often attributed to the presence of ___.
What was a key focus of reformers like Philippe Pinel and Dorothea Dix in treating mental illness?
What was a key focus of reformers like Philippe Pinel and Dorothea Dix in treating mental illness?
Which model viewed mental illness as a physical disorder requiring treatment during the Renaissance?
Which model viewed mental illness as a physical disorder requiring treatment during the Renaissance?
Statistics for defining mental disorders are used primarily due to their ___ nature.
Statistics for defining mental disorders are used primarily due to their ___ nature.
Which criterion for defining mental disorders focuses on interference with people's everyday functioning?
Which criterion for defining mental disorders focuses on interference with people's everyday functioning?
What was a common practice during the Middle Ages to address odd behaviors associated with mental illness?
What was a common practice during the Middle Ages to address odd behaviors associated with mental illness?
'Breakdowns or failures of physiological systems' are associated with which criterion for defining mental disorders?
'Breakdowns or failures of physiological systems' are associated with which criterion for defining mental disorders?
What is one of the main criticisms of the DSM-5 in relation to its diagnostic criteria?
What is one of the main criticisms of the DSM-5 in relation to its diagnostic criteria?
In the context of mental disorders, what is a distinguishing feature of the Dimensional Model compared to the Categorical Model?
In the context of mental disorders, what is a distinguishing feature of the Dimensional Model compared to the Categorical Model?
What distinguishes Somatic Symptom Disorders from other anxiety-related disorders?
What distinguishes Somatic Symptom Disorders from other anxiety-related disorders?
What distinguishes Illness Anxiety Disorder from other anxiety disorders?
What distinguishes Illness Anxiety Disorder from other anxiety disorders?
What differentiates Panic Disorder from other anxiety disorders?
What differentiates Panic Disorder from other anxiety disorders?
What distinguishes Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) from other anxiety-related disorders?
What distinguishes Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) from other anxiety-related disorders?
What distinguishes Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) from other mood disorders?
What distinguishes Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) from other mood disorders?
What is a key feature that differentiates Mood Disorders from other types of mental disorders?
What is a key feature that differentiates Mood Disorders from other types of mental disorders?
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