Describe the features of the six main mood disorders discussed in this chapter. Discuss the frequency of mood disorders in the general population and what disorders tend to be comorbid with them.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 2The assessment of youths with gender identity disorder includes
a. interviews.
b. observations of cross gender behavior.
c. drawings of oneself and others.
d. all of these.
Question 3Analysis of the NCS-R data indicated that
a. most people who meet the criteria for a mental disorder are in treatment.
b. approximately 26 of Americans experience a mental disorder at some point in their life.
c. mental disorders differ with respect to severity, and many people show only mild symptoms.
d. all of these were related to the NCS-R data analysis.
Question 4People with bipolar disorder tend to go in three different directions over time with about of people eventually having good overall functioning.
a. 10 to 15
b. 50 to 60
c. 15 to 20
d. 25 to 50
Question 5The area of gender dissatisfaction and the desire to be of the other gender is
a. well researched and documented.
b. quite lacking in knowledge and research.
c. not yet identified as a psychological disorder.
d. mainly seen in the United States.
Question 6The NCS-R is considered to be a(n) survey
a. biased
b. community-based
c. projective
d. unscientific
Question 7While a no suicide contract' may be helpful, a client's has been shown to be more effective.
a. consent for treatment
b. informed consent
c. commitment to a treatment statement
d. previous behavior