Question 1

Self-silencing and repressed anger among Latinx girls and women are MOST closely related to

Accepted Answer

A)  marianismo. 
B)  racism. 
C)  ethnocentrism. 
D)  poverty.

Question 2

About _____ % of women in the United States who have been incarcerated have experienced interpersonal violence victimization.

Accepted Answer

A)  33 
B)  68 
C)  75 
D)  92

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of mental health problems experienced by women in prison?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many women in prison have histories of interpersonal violence and this type of trauma adversely affects mental health. 
B)  Many women in prison lack access to quality mental health treatment options. 
C)  Women in prison are most commonly diagnosed with personality disorders. 
D)  Women in prison are most commonly diagnosed with disorders related to substance use.

Question 4

Compare and contrast feminist therapists and traditional therapists by identifying at least two specific similarities and two important differences.

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Question 5

Identify which of the following statements from a therapist that best expresses the feminist orientation toward therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I use empirically based techniques to help you cope effectively with the problems in your life." 
B)  "I believe that some people benefit from therapy,some from medication,and some from both." 
C)  "A mental health diagnosis indicates that a person has had significant problems in social or occupational functioning." 
D)  "Experiences of devaluation and disempowerment impair individual emotional well-being."

Question 6

Anxiety related to being in public and away from home is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  agoraphobia. 
B)  generalized anxiety. 
C)  panic disorder. 
D)  a specific phobia.

Question 7

Common barriers to self-care include

Accepted Answer

A)  being worried about acting selfishly. 
B)  having too many responsibilities to spend time prioritizing oneself. 
C)  having limited resources. 
D)  All of the answer options are correct.

Question 8

Outline the major features of borderline personality disorder (BPD),and explain why the traditional over-diagnosis of women with BPD reflects sexism.

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Question 9

Compare and contrast at least two similarities and two differences in how Valium and Prozac were seen and used in promoting women's mental health.

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Question 10

Why are women are more likely than men to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)following combat trauma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compared to men,women have less physical as well as mental strength and resilience. 
B)  Compared to men,women feel less social support within the military and less cohesiveness with their unit. 
C)  Compared to men,women are more empathic after witnessing combat related deaths of civilians,especially children. 
D)  Compared to men,women feel less identified with male leaders who direct their combat actions.

Question 11

When she began to go through puberty,Ellie experienced unwanted sexual attention from a family member.Ellie began to have nightmares and avoid family gatherings.Based on the available information,Ellie would most likely be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)  post-traumatic stress disorder. 
B)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
C)  panic disorder. 
D)  a specific phobia.

Question 12

Which of the following individuals is at greatest risk for developing depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  A single mother who receives public assistance to help her care for her three children 
B)  A single woman who is pregnant and considering having an abortion because she has limited financial resources 
C)  A single woman whose child who attends school on an athletic scholarship 
D)  None of the answer options is correct;all options seem to be at about equal risk for depression.

Question 13

When women _____,they are "doing femininity" in ways that might increase their risk for depression.

Accepted Answer

A)  worry about their appearance 
B)  avoid speaking their minds to preserve their relationships 
C)  sacrifice their own goals for the sake of others 
D)  All of the answer options are correct.

Exam 13: Mental Health