Question 1

What was the main goal of deinstitutionalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  To accommodate the civil rights of mental health patients. 
B)  To shift the care of patients to services in the community. 
C)  To destigmatize mental illness. 
D)  To integrate mental patients into the community. 
A)  To accommodate the civil rights of mental health patients. 
B)  To shift the care of patients to services in the community. 
C)  To destigmatize mental illness. 
D)  To integrate mental patients into the community.

Question 2

Most people with psychological disorders can never be cured of their illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Mental illness can affect anyone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What was the purpose of the treatments used by Dr. Ewen Cameron?

Accepted Answer

A)  To erase traumatic memories of patients' pasts. 
B)  To determine whether false memories could be implanted. 
C)  To examine the extent to which people will conform to the experimenter's demands to shock another person. 
D)  To determine whether subjects' actions could be controlled through hypnosis. 
A)  To erase traumatic memories of patients' pasts. 
B)  To determine whether false memories could be implanted. 
C)  To examine the extent to which people will conform to the experimenter's demands to shock another person. 
D)  To determine whether subjects' actions could be controlled through hypnosis.

Question 5

The Ph.D. in clinical psychology has ________ as main focus.

Accepted Answer

A)  therapy 
B)  treatment 
C)  research 
D)  medical 
A)  therapy 
B)  treatment 
C)  research 
D)  medical

Question 6

Psychopathology has been dominated by the somatogenic hypothesis because of

Accepted Answer

A)  the dominance of nonmedical professionals in the area. 
B)  the discovery of the link between general paresis and syphilis. 
C)  the general lack of other theories. 
D)  the identification of brain dysfunction in schizophrenia. 
A)  the dominance of nonmedical professionals in the area. 
B)  the discovery of the link between general paresis and syphilis. 
C)  the general lack of other theories. 
D)  the identification of brain dysfunction in schizophrenia.

Question 7

According to Gauthier (2002), to become registered as a psychologist, one must demonstrate competency in the following core areas: interpersonal relatedness, assessment and evaluation, intervention and consultation, ethics and standards, and ___________

Accepted Answer

A)  child development. 
B)  organizational behaviour. 
C)  medical-legal matters. 
D)  research. 
A)  child development. 
B)  organizational behaviour. 
C)  medical-legal matters. 
D)  research.

Question 8

While it is normal for students to get nervous before an exam, it may be considered abnormal for a student to be so anxious as to run screaming from the classroom when the exam is handed out. This is an example of which criteria for abnormal behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Statistical infrequency 
B)  Unexpectedness 
C)  Disability or dysfunction 
D)  Personal suffering 
A)  Statistical infrequency 
B)  Unexpectedness 
C)  Disability or dysfunction 
D)  Personal suffering

Question 9

Anxiety Disorders carry the heaviest burden.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In his report on Canada's health system, Romanow likened the mental health field to:

Accepted Answer

A)  A surrogate mother 
B)  An orphan child 
C)  A wounded duck 
D)  A family in crisis 
A)  A surrogate mother 
B)  An orphan child 
C)  A wounded duck 
D)  A family in crisis

Question 11

Which criterion for abnormality applies to Cindy? Cindy is an accomplished lawyer who sought psychological help in dealing with the stresses of balancing work and family responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

A)  Unexpectedness 
B)  Violation of social norms 
C)  Personal distress 
D)  Statistical infrequency 
A)  Unexpectedness 
B)  Violation of social norms 
C)  Personal distress 
D)  Statistical infrequency

Question 12

For what was Homewood Retreat in Guelph, Ontario famous?

Accepted Answer

A)  It provided private rooms for wealthy patients. 
B)  It was the first private asylum in Ontario. 
C)  It was the first place to employ moral treatment techniques. 
D)  It was the first asylum to employ psychiatrists. 
A)  It provided private rooms for wealthy patients. 
B)  It was the first private asylum in Ontario. 
C)  It was the first place to employ moral treatment techniques. 
D)  It was the first asylum to employ psychiatrists.

Question 13

Which is TRUE regarding catharsis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a moral therapy method. 
B)  It was initiated by Pinel. 
C)  It consists of drawing blood from a patient. 
D)  It encourages the release of emotional tension. 
A)  It is a moral therapy method. 
B)  It was initiated by Pinel. 
C)  It consists of drawing blood from a patient. 
D)  It encourages the release of emotional tension.

Question 14

What is the relevance of Mesmer's work to a psychogenic view of mental illness?

Accepted Answer

A)  He postulated that hysterical disorders could be explained by physical symptoms. 
B)  His methods were similar to methods of driving out demons from a person. 
C)  He pioneered the cathartic method, where hysteria was reduced by talking. 
D)  He advocated the position that one person could influence change in another person's behaviour. 
A)  He postulated that hysterical disorders could be explained by physical symptoms. 
B)  His methods were similar to methods of driving out demons from a person. 
C)  He pioneered the cathartic method, where hysteria was reduced by talking. 
D)  He advocated the position that one person could influence change in another person's behaviour.

Question 15

According to an Ontario Ministry of Health (1994) study, disability costs attributed to mental health problems are often hidden from society because

Accepted Answer

A)  the actual cost to society is minimal. 
B)  there is no loss of work productivity. 
C)  there are continued high levels of quality of life. 
D)  there is stigma associated with it. 
A)  the actual cost to society is minimal. 
B)  there is no loss of work productivity. 
C)  there are continued high levels of quality of life. 
D)  there is stigma associated with it.

Question 16

Vince Li was found not criminally responsible for beheading a fellow passenger on the bus because he:

Accepted Answer

A)  acted in self-defense after the other passenger threatened him 
B)  was diagnosed with schizophrenia 
C)  was experiencing profound depression 
D)  had a really good legal team 
A)  acted in self-defense after the other passenger threatened him 
B)  was diagnosed with schizophrenia 
C)  was experiencing profound depression 
D)  had a really good legal team

Question 17

What was the purpose of the Private Lunatic Asylums of 1853?

Accepted Answer

A)  To ensure the right to privacy for asylum inmates. 
B)  To ensure inmate confidentiality through more stringent record keeping policies. 
C)  To establish separate facilities for wealthy lunatics. 
D)  To provide home monitoring for wealthy mental patients. 
A)  To ensure the right to privacy for asylum inmates. 
B)  To ensure inmate confidentiality through more stringent record keeping policies. 
C)  To establish separate facilities for wealthy lunatics. 
D)  To provide home monitoring for wealthy mental patients.

Question 18

American reformer Dorothea Dix, who made appeals and worked tirelessly on behalf of the mentally ill in America,

Accepted Answer

A)  was never allowed to make similar appeals in Canada. 
B)  made numerous appeals in provinces throughout Canada. 
C)  was generally pleased with the condition of asylums in Canada. 
D)  was very vocal about the poor conditions of Canadian asylums. 
A)  was never allowed to make similar appeals in Canada. 
B)  made numerous appeals in provinces throughout Canada. 
C)  was generally pleased with the condition of asylums in Canada. 
D)  was very vocal about the poor conditions of Canadian asylums.

Question 19

Which of the following is least likely to be studied in abnormal psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  A prostitute 
B)  A psychopath 
C)  A developmentally delayed child 
D)  An anxious person 
A)  A prostitute 
B)  A psychopath 
C)  A developmentally delayed child 
D)  An anxious person

Question 20

General paresis is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  an early term for schizophrenia. 
B)  hysterical paralysis with no medical cause. 
C)  a deterioration of mental and physical health in associated with syphilis. 
D)  a blood-letting technique. 
A)  an early term for schizophrenia. 
B)  hysterical paralysis with no medical cause. 
C)  a deterioration of mental and physical health in associated with syphilis. 
D)  a blood-letting technique.

What was the main goal of deinstitutionalization?

Most people with psychological disorders can never be cured of their illness.

Mental illness can affect anyone.

What was the purpose of the treatments used by Dr. Ewen Cameron?

The Ph.D. in clinical psychology has ________ as main focus.

Psychopathology has been dominated by the somatogenic hypothesis because of

According to Gauthier (2002), to become registered as a psychologist, one must demonstrate competency in the following core areas: interpersonal relatedness, assessment and evaluation, intervention and consultation, ethics and standards, and ___________

While it is normal for students to get nervous before an exam, it may be considered abnormal for a student to be so anxious as to run screaming from the classroom when the exam is handed out. This is an example of which criteria for abnormal behaviour?

Anxiety Disorders carry the heaviest burden.

In his report on Canada's health system, Romanow likened the mental health field to:

Which criterion for abnormality applies to Cindy? Cindy is an accomplished lawyer who sought psychological help in dealing with the stresses of balancing work and family responsibilities.

For what was Homewood Retreat in Guelph, Ontario famous?

Which is TRUE regarding catharsis?

What is the relevance of Mesmer's work to a psychogenic view of mental illness?

According to an Ontario Ministry of Health (1994) study, disability costs attributed to mental health problems are often hidden from society because

Vince Li was found not criminally responsible for beheading a fellow passenger on the bus because he:

What was the purpose of the Private Lunatic Asylums of 1853?

American reformer Dorothea Dix, who made appeals and worked tirelessly on behalf of the mentally ill in America,

Which of the following is least likely to be studied in abnormal psychology?

General paresis is best described as

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods In The Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Psychophysiological Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Issues in Psychological Disorders

Outcomes And Issues In Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

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Exam 1: Introduction Definitional And Historical Considerations, And Canada’s Mental Health System

What was the main goal of deinstitutionalization?

Most people with psychological disorders can never be cured of their illness.

Mental illness can affect anyone.

What was the purpose of the treatments used by Dr. Ewen Cameron?

The Ph.D. in clinical psychology has ________ as main focus.

Psychopathology has been dominated by the somatogenic hypothesis because of

According to Gauthier (2002), to become registered as a psychologist, one must demonstrate competency in the following core areas: interpersonal relatedness, assessment and evaluation, intervention and consultation, ethics and standards, and ___________

While it is normal for students to get nervous before an exam, it may be considered abnormal for a student to be so anxious as to run screaming from the classroom when the exam is handed out. This is an example of which criteria for abnormal behaviour?

Anxiety Disorders carry the heaviest burden.

In his report on Canada's health system, Romanow likened the mental health field to:

Which criterion for abnormality applies to Cindy? Cindy is an accomplished lawyer who sought psychological help in dealing with the stresses of balancing work and family responsibilities.

For what was Homewood Retreat in Guelph, Ontario famous?

Which is TRUE regarding catharsis?

What is the relevance of Mesmer's work to a psychogenic view of mental illness?

According to an Ontario Ministry of Health (1994) study, disability costs attributed to mental health problems are often hidden from society because

Vince Li was found not criminally responsible for beheading a fellow passenger on the bus because he:

What was the purpose of the Private Lunatic Asylums of 1853?

American reformer Dorothea Dix, who made appeals and worked tirelessly on behalf of the mentally ill in America,

Which of the following is least likely to be studied in abnormal psychology?

General paresis is best described as

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods In The Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Psychophysiological Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Issues in Psychological Disorders

Outcomes And Issues In Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

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