More Chapter 1 Questions

Question 1

Psychologists have the ability to form or section a patient in some jurisdictions

a. True
b. False

Answer 1

b. False

Question 2

Psychiatrists have more authority over the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness than psychologists

a. True
b. False

Answer 2

a. True

Question 3

In diagnosing and measuring mental health problems, blood tests or scanning technologies are primarily used to ____

a. rule out other medical conditions
b. seek proof of illness
c. confirm diagnostic tests
d. develop treatment plans
e. all of the above

Answer 3

a. rule out other medical problems

Question 4

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) and the International Classification of Disease (ICD) are classification systems developed to help physicians:

a. categorize and diagnose mental illness
b. grade and diagnose mental health
c. classify and treat mental health
d. improve mental illness outcomes
e. all of the above

Answer 4

a. categorize and diagnose mental illness

Question 5

A social worker may provide the following services to individuals with mental health difficulties, except ____

a. psychotherapy
b. social services
c. counselling
d. ECT and psychopharmaceuticals

Answer 5

d. ECT and psychopharmaceuticals