Psychology and Psychiatry: Key Concepts and Diagnostic Practices

Which scenario represents how clinicians would reach a best estimate diagnosis and treatment plan for Joanna?

An interdisciplinary treatment team discusses her assessment results, provides a tentative diagnosis, and makes treatment recommendations.

According to the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R), which person is most likely to suffer from more than one diagnosable psychiatric condition?

Annabelle, who has been diagnosed with severe panic disorder.

If Jordan is treated by Hippocrates, which treatment would most likely be recommended?

Removing Jordan from his family home during his treatment.

How do Chinese people and Westerners typically respond to stress?

Chinese people report physical problems such as fatigue or weakness; Westerners report feeling depressed.

What determines vulnerability to mental illness?

Vulnerability to mental illness is almost always polygenic.

What event most likely led Ben's peers to make fun of him?

Watching him fidget in his seat and call out in class.

What parenting style is illustrated by Cho's parents offering him extra playtime after completing chores?

Authoritative.

From a developmental psychopathology perspective, how should Amber's bedwetting be evaluated?

Research other 4-year-olds.

What does avoiding foods containing a specific amino acid demonstrate for a child with PKU?

A genotype-environment interaction.

Which type of attachment is Analiese likely to demonstrate being raised by her grandmother who behaves abusively?

Disorganized and disoriented attachment.

Which child is most likely to be rejected by peers?

Kenna, an unassertive girl who is submissive with her peers.

What does Charlotte's observation about her client's test results indicate?

Good test-retest reliability.

What accurately describes the scenario where a patient receives different diagnoses from three clinicians?

This illustrates low inter-rater reliability.

What did Dr. Beggs' test show if it had good reliability but poor validity?

The test was not associated with the patient's depressive symptoms.

What factor affecting ethical assessment is overlooked in Anna's case?

Underemphasis on the external situation.