J. Merrill

Psy 410

Chpt 2 Review

1. Comorbid means:

A. more than one disorder B. one disorder is substance abuse

C. the psych disorder may be fatal D. a cause of a disorder

2. The DSM holds which if the following assumptions (check all that apply)

_____categorical approach _____atheoretical approach

_____medical model _____dimensional approach

3. What has to be present for a dual diagnosis?

_____substance abuse _____HIV+ status

_____Axis II disorder _____numerous medications taken

4. ______ programs focus on research while ______programs focus on providing therapy.

A. psychiatry; Ph.D. B. Psy.D.; Ph.D.

C. Ph.D.; Psy.D. D. Psy.D.; psychiatry

5. According to the DSM, what is included when defining a mental disorder (check all that apply):

_____clinical significance _____distress

_____loss of freedom _____a biological predisposition

_____a syndrome of behaviors _____unacceptable behavior

6. Please describe each axis of the DSM.