Suicide Rates Research Findings

What are some factors that research on suicide rates looks into?

Economic differences, marital status differences, religious differences, and educational background
Political affiliation, geographic location, number of siblings, and blood type
National differences, racial differences, gender differences, age differences, and sexual orientation (correct)
Favorite color, preferred movie genre, favorite food, and pet ownership

Which of the following is NOT a reason for engaging in Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)?

Ask for help and gain attention
Have fun and enjoy the experience (correct)
Gain relief from intense negative thoughts through the distraction of pain
Relieve guilt by self-punishment

What does the text suggest about the relationship between mental disorders and violence?

All individuals with mental disorders should be held responsible for their violent actions
Most people with mental disorders are nonviolent and are more likely to be victims rather than attackers (correct)
Clinical prediction of violence in individuals with mental disorders is highly reliable
Mental disorders always lead to violence

What does U.S. Rates of Nonfatal Self-Injury refer to?

The prevalence of self-harm behaviors that do not result in death in the U.S. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for engaging in NSSI?

Engage in physical exercise for health benefits (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about society's responsibility towards individuals with mental disorders who engage in violence?

Society needs to consider moral and ethical questions when deciding whether to hold individuals with mental disorders responsible for their violent actions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is Medical Student Syndrome?

A condition where medical students self-report having various problems and diseases they learn about. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reminder mentioned in the text regarding the symptoms of disorders?

Most symptoms of disorders are also present in everyday normal functioning. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did the text highlight about the prevalence of most psychological disorders?

Prevalence of most disorders is low. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is Mental Health Stigma as defined in the text?

A culturally-specific negative belief and attitude towards individuals with mental health issues. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized about diagnosing clinical disorders in the text?

Only medical professionals can diagnose clinical disorders. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of inaccurate self-diagnosis according to the text?

Medical Student Syndrome demonstrates poor self-diagnosis capabilities. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of DSM-5-TR according to the text?

Categorizes disorders without providing explanations (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a form of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) mentioned in the text?

Taking medication (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason mentioned in the text that increases the risk of suicide?

Being diagnosed with depression (C) Signup and view all the answers

What factor makes individuals more likely to engage in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI)?

Feeling disconnected from others (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does DSM-5-TR consider the severity of a disorder?

Through measuring the impairment in everyday function (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the decision rules for each disorder in DSM-5-TR according to the text?

Each disorder has a set of flexible features (B) Signup and view all the answers

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