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Describe two of the causes of mental disorders.

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Mental disorders can be traced to enviro...

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The most influential book in mental health is


A) the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,4แต—สฐ edition
B) Healthy People 2020
C) Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
D) Achieving the Promise: Transforming Mental Health Care in America

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The New Freedom Commission on Mental Health was created under


A) President Reagan
B) President Clinton
C) President Bush
D) President Obama

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Only about one third of those diagnosed with a mental disorder receive treatment.

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An affective disorder characterized by distinct periods of elevated mood alternating with periods of depression is


A) bipolar disorder
B) major depression
C) mental retardation
D) schizophrenia

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Mental disorders are health conditions that are characterized by alteration in thinking,mood,or behavior associated with distress and/or impaired functioning.

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Describe the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS).

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Confrontation with a stressor results in...

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Mental illness is the second leading cause of disability in the United States.

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The concept of equality in health care coverage for people with mental illness and those with other medical illnesses or injuries is


A) managed care
B) parity
C) evidence-based practices
D) cognitive-behavioral therapy

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Psychophysiological disorders associated with stress include


A) depression
B) hypertension
C) skin disorders
D) all of the above

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Explain the forces that propelled deinstitutionalization.

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Deinstitutionalization began in the 1950...

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About half of all adults who are homeless have substance use disorders.

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Community mental health centers are not eligible for Medicare reimbursement.

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What are self-help groups?

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Self-help groups are groups of concerned...

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Treatment of mental disorders through verbal communication is


A) psychopharmacology
B) psychotherapy
C) psychiatric rehabilitation
D) managed care

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People with good mental health are able to


A) function under adversity
B) adapt to changes around them
C) curb hate and guilt
D) all of the above

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The number of resident patients in state and county mental hospitals has declined significantly since the 1950s.

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An affective disorder characterized by a dysphoric mood,usually depression,or loss of interest or pleasure in almost all usual activities or pastimes is


A) bipolar disorder
B) major depression
C) mental retardation
D) schizophrenia

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The main group of patients' transinstitutionalized have been


A) older adults
B) children
C) young adults
D) minorities

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The task of providing primary prevention services for mental health falls mainly on


A) government agencies
B) hospitals
C) private voluntary agencies
D) psychotherapists

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