Understanding Psychological Disorders

What is the main approach to studying psychological disorders mentioned in the video?

• Social model

• Medical model

• Cognitive model

• Behavioral model

What does the DSM stand for?

• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

• Diagnostic and Statistical Model of Mental Disorders

• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Medical Disorders

• Diagnostic and Statistical Model of Medical Disorders

According to the DSM-5, how long must symptoms persist to diagnose major depressive disorder?

• Two weeks

• One week

• Three months

• One month

What is the significance of distress in diagnosing a psychological disorder?

• It suggests that the person is experiencing problems they want to fix.

• It shows that the person is happy.

• It indicates a physical illness.

• It means the person is not meeting their responsibilities.

What is an example of a disorder where symptoms might not cause distress to the individual?

• Generalized anxiety disorder

• Antisocial personality disorder

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

• Major depressive disorder

What does the diathesis-stress model suggest?

• All disorders have a single cause.

• Disorders are solely caused by environmental factors.

• Biological risk factors alone cause disorders.

• Stress can trigger symptoms in those with a biological predisposition.

What did a 2006 study find about war veterans with PTSD?

• Their hippocampi size was unrelated to PTSD.

• Their hippocampi grew after the war.

• They had smaller hippocampi than those without PTSD.

• They had larger hippocampi than their twins.

Why is the DSM considered to have limitations?

• It ignores cultural differences.

• It is updated too frequently.

• It assumes clear-cut categories for disorders.

• It only focuses on physical symptoms.

What was a controversial change in the DSM-5 regarding major depressive disorder?

• Changing the criteria for anxiety disorders

• Introducing a new treatment method

• Removing the bereavement exception

• Adding a new disorder category

What is a challenge in updating the DSM?

• Disagreements among experts

• Frequent updates

• Consensus among experts

• Lack of scientific evidence