AP Psych Topic 8.1 Mr. Sinn YouTube

What does the APA define as a psychological disorder?

• A condition marked by cognitive and emotional disturbances

• Any condition with only environmental causes

• Conditions that cannot be diagnosed

• A disorder only treatable with medication

What is the primary purpose of the DSM-5?

• To list all possible psychological treatments

• To standardize the diagnosis of psychological disorders

• To offer a cure for mental illnesses

• To provide a history of psychological disorders

How did historical views on psychological disorders differ from today?

• Disorders were always treated with respect

• Disorders were often seen as supernatural

• Historical views are identical to modern views

• Mental health issues were better understood historically

What impact did the lack of a standardized diagnostic manual have historically?

• It had no impact on diagnoses

• It made treatment easier to find

• It led to consistent and accurate diagnoses

• It resulted in many misdiagnoses

What role does the World Health Organization play in mental health?

• It provides financial support to patients

• It ensures humane treatment in care facilities globally

• It cures psychological disorders

• It focuses only on physical health

What is the significance of the DSM-5 and ICD in diagnosing disorders?

• They have no real use in modern psychology

• They are used for legal advice

• They provide entertainment value

• They make diagnosis more consistent worldwide

How has society's understanding of psychological disorders changed?

• It has become more comprehensive

• It focuses more on supernatural explanations

• It has regressed

• It has remained static

What is the McNaughton rule concerned with?

• Determining if an individual can distinguish right from wrong

• Financial compensation for mental health issues

• The physical health of the accused

• The age of the individual at the time of the crime

What does the American Law Institute test assess?

• Financial stability

• Moral and volitional capacities

• Physical abilities

• Educational background

Why are insanity defenses rare in legal systems?

• Because they are always successful

• Due to the high standard of proof required

• They are not recognized by law

• Because psychological disorders are uncommon