Practice MCQs

Question 1

Which of the following models is most closely linked to the notion that there are discrete, diagnosable ‘psychiatric disorders’?

a) Dimensional models of mental health
b) Categorical models of mental health
c) Bio-psycho-social models of mental health
d) Both a and c

Answer 1

b) Categorical models of mental health

Question 2

The validity of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) refers to:

a) The extent to which a diagnosis can predict the course and outcome of illness and response to treatment

b) The extent to which experts can agree about who has what diagnosis

c) The extent to which the diagnostic system is useful for the purpose intended

d) The extent to which the DSM categories are distinct entities

Answer 2

c) The extent to which the diagnostic system is useful for the purpose intended

Question 3

The English Adverse Childhood Experience Study (Bellis et al. 2014, 2015) found that:

a) A quarter (1 in 4) of respondents experienced at least 1 adverse childhood experience

b) Nearly half (47%) of respondents experienced at least 1 adverse childhood experience

c) All respondents reported at least 1 adverse childhood experience

d) At least 70% of respondents experienced at least 1 adverse childhood experience

Answer 3

b) Nearly half (47%) of respondents experienced at least 1 adverse childhood experience

Question 4

Within the field of mental health research, what does ‘transdiagnostic’ mean?

a) Conducting research across sexes
b) Conducting research across diagnoses
c) Conducting research across cultures
d) Conducting research across disciplines

Answer 4

b) Conducting research across diagnoses

Question 5

Some evidence suggests that mental health difficulties are linked to changes in:

a) Brain structure
b) Brain connectivity
c) Brain volume
d) All of the above

Answer 5

d) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a psychological theory of anxiety?

a) Attentional processes
b) Safety-seeking behaviours and avoidance
c) Attributions
d) ‘Catastrophic’ appraisals

Answer 6

c) Attributions

Question 7

In the general population (according to studies by Hanquett et al., 2005 and Wickham et al. 2015) the life-time prevalence of mania is?

a) 15-20%
b) 40%
c) 4-9%
d) 10-15%

Answer 7

c) 4-9%

Question 8

Electroconvulsive Therapy is controversial because?

a) There is no evidence demonstrating that ECT is effective

b) It is not recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

c) It certain cases, it is offered without the individual’s consent

d) it is widely used

Answer 8

c) It certain cases, it is offered without the individual’s consent

Question 9

How many different therapies exist according to Miller, Duncan and Hubble, 2004?

a) Around 40-50 therapies
b) Between 250-1000 therapies
c) No more than 10 therapies
d) Over 1000 therapies

Answer 9

b) Between 250-1000 therapies