How did the Internet play a role in the development of DSM-5?
a) Developers of the DSM-5 were able to search out obscure disorders more easily.
b) Developers were able to reach out to mental health practitioners for input more easily
c) Members of the public were invited to comment on proposed changes
d) Members of the public were able to comment on proposed changes
Question 2The authors of your textbook conclude that the results of a recent Canadian survey on the causes of illness, both physical and mental:
a) Are encouraging as they show that 3 out of 5 Canadians believe that genetic factors are a significant factor in the development of health and mental health problems.
b) Are discouraging as they show that 3 out of 5 Canadians believe that genetic factors are a significant factor in the development of health and mental health problems.
c) Were inconclusive as they show that 3 out of 5 Canadians believe that genetic factors are a significant factor in the development of health and mental health problems.
d) Were inconclusive as they show that 2 out of 5 Canadians believe that genetic factors are a significant factor in the development of health and mental health problems.
Question 3The somatogenic approach emphasized by Hippocrates suggested that problems result from
a) natural causes.
b) demonic possession.
c) dysfunctional beliefs and ideas.
d) neurotransmitter imbalance.
Question 4The changes made to the diagnostic criteria of ADHD in DSM-5 were based on:
a) The working group members' opinions
b) Existing empirical evidence
c) Anecdotal evidence from clinicians
d) Pressure from physicians to make it easier to diagnose
Question 5Standards have traditionally not been established for:
a) Projective personality tests
b) Objective personality tests
c) Intelligence tests
d) All of the above
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