Chapter One An Introduction to the Competency-Based Assessment Model Multiple Choice Questions: The DSM is considered as a: a) b) c) d)
General medical disorder that results from an iron deficiency anemia Psychological measurement of intelligence Tool to treat mental illness Standard reference used to diagnose all mental disorders
The principal aim of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is to: a) b) c) d)
Describe the causes of specific physical disorders Prescribe the “best practices” when treating a specific mental disorder Provide criteria informed by research for diagnostic categories Justify reimbursement for counseling services from third party payers
Which one of the following is not found in the DSM? a) b) c) d)
Psychosocial and environmental problems General medical conditions Cultural background Treatment recommendations
The ecological perspective posits that: a) b) c) d)
A person’s behavior can be best understood as reacting to environmental stressors Assessment of a person’s behavior considers the reciprocal interactions between the person and their environment Individual growth and development requires a habitat that is rich in resources The biological, psychological, and social systems impacting on a person’s life differ little from one another
Which of the following statements do not accurately represent the limbic system? a)
The part of the brain involved in emotions, motivation, memory, and learning GRAY
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