Introduction to Clinical Psychology 4th Edition by John Hunsley test bank

Chapter 1
The Evolution of Clinical Psychology
 
 
Multiple Choice Questions
 

1. A national survey found that 1 of _____ Canadian adolescents and adults reported that in the last year they experience symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of a mental disorder such as abuse, alcohol dependence, mood disorder, or anxiety disorder. 

1. 3 .
2. 10.
3. 25.
4. 50.

Answer: B             Page: 2
 

2. In 2014, a health survey of active Canadian military personnel found that ______ reported a mental disorder in the previous year.

1. 3.6%
2. 10%
3. 16.5
4. 45.5%

Answer: C            Page: 2
 

3. The cost of mental illness to Canadian society is estimated at ______ dollars.
   1. $57 million
   2. $121 million
   3. $1.5 billion
   4. $63 billion

Answer: D            Page 2
 

4. In 2006, the London School of Economics released The Depression Report, which translated epidemiological data into economic terms, and found that:
   1. in order to meet the needs of the population, 20% of the National Health Service’s expenditures are allocated to the treatment of anxiety & depression.
   2. in order to meet the needs of the population, 10% of the National Health Service’s expenditures are allocated to the treatment of anxiety & depression.
   3. the cost of treating mental health issues is lower than the cost of prevention.
   4. the cost of treating mental health issues is lower than the cost of paying disability benefits due to mental disorders.

Answer: D            Page: 2
 

5. Systematic literature reviews conducted by the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) find that evidence-based psychological treatments are

1. no more effective than placebo treatment for anxiety and depression.
2. at least as effective as medication for anxiety and depression.
3. more costly than disability payments associated with mental illness.
4. effective for less than 15% of people with anxiety or depression.

Answer: B            Page: 3
 

6. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the accurate diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders worldwide occurs for _________ of people who suffer from mental disorders.

1. only a small percentage
2. a large percentage
3. approximately half
4. the majority of individuals

Answer: A            Page: 2
 

7. Data from the World Health Organization (2004) indicate that most mental disorders
   1. are diagnosed and treated effectively in developed countries, but not in developing countries.
   2. are overlooked and misdiagnosed and therefore remain untreated or mistreated.
   3. are diagnosed accurately, but go untreated.
   4. tend to go undiagnosed but remit on their own, regardless of the country’s level of development.

Answer: B            Page: 3
 

8. A large-scale study (Mokdad, Marks, Stroup, & Gerberding, 2004) demonstrated that many of the leading causes of mortality in the United States are related to

1. chronic physical health issues that have been resistant to treatment.
2. violence and crime.
3. treatable or preventable factors, such as diet, exercise, tobacco  use, and alcohol.
4. motor vehicle accidents.

Answer: C            Page: 3
 

9. The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is designed to
   1. illustrate the incomplete and patchwork nature of mental health services that are available across Canada.
   2. spearhead fundraising and awareness efforts to promote the need for mental health services among Canadians.