DSM-5 encourages clinicians to consider the influence of cultural factors in both the expression and recognition of symptoms of mental disorders. This is especially challenging when
a. the clinician and the person with the problem do not share the same cultural background.
b. the clinician and the person with the problem share the same cultural background.
c. cultural background does not factor into the diagnostic equation.
d. the clinician and the person with the problem share the same faith.
Answer: a.
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Studies that have evaluated concordance rates for depressive and bipolar disorders have found
a. only unipolar disorder has a genetic component. b. the influence of genetic factors appears to be stronger for unipolar disorders than for bipolar disorders. c. the influence of genetic factors is the same for both bipolar and unipolar disorders. d. the concordance rate for identical twins is much higher than the rate for fraternal twins .
Gregor, a night watchman, was encouraged by his wife to enter treatment for his depression. During the initial session, he revealed great anger and resentment toward his boss, who blocked a raise for him. He perceived this as causing great financial
hardship for his family and vowed to “snuff” the boss. Gregor’s psychologist took this threat seriously and was obligated to __________. A) document it in his files in case Gregor acted and actually harmed his boss B) report the threat to Gregor’s boss and law enforcement officials C) maintain confidentiality despite the potential risk to the boss D) have Gregor sign a statement promising that he would not act on his threat
Maslow argued that it was more accurate to generalize about ___________ ___________ from the best examples he could find than from documenting the faults and problems of average or neurotic individuals
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A 16-year-old male suspected of drug abuse is referred for neuropsychological evaluation. Which tool of assessment is LEAST likely to be used?
A. referral for blood and urine tests B. a measure of creative thinking C. familial medical history data D. case history data