Bio-psychosocial Model of Health and Health Care
Pre/Post-Test
80% (8 out of 10 Qs, each Q worth 10%) suggested to pass
1. Which does NOT describe one of the 5 major domains in the bio-psychosocial
model of clinical care?
a. Psychiatric disorders.
b. Social support.
c. Biomedical conditions.
d. Resources.
e. Housing status. [Correct]
2. How does functional status relate to the 5 major domains in the biopsychosocial model of clinical care?
a. Functional status reflects the net effect of the domains. [Correct]
b. Functional status is one of the 5 major bio-psychosocial domains.
c. Functional status is a subcomponent of one domain.
d. Functional status is an alternative model, promoted by some social
scientists in opposition to the bio-psychosocial domains.
3. Which list contains hallmark characteristics of clinically relevant personality
disorders?
a. Splitting, passive aggression, blaming, dependence [Correct]
b. Withdrawal, evasiveness, passive aggression, dependence
c. Splitting, anger, withdrawal, secretiveness
d. Aggression, secretiveness, anger, and blaming
4. A 32-year-old homeless man has been homeless for over ten years. He is a
smoker and admits to chronic illicit opioid use. Of this background
information, what is the strongest predictor that he has a mental health
disorder?
a. Homeless status
b. Homeless status for over ten years
c. Smoking status
d. Illicit opioid use. [Correct]
5. Which is a recognized DSM-5 diagnosis?
a. Alcohol addiction disorder
b. Amphetamine use disorder [Correct]
c. Cannabis abuse disorder
d. Opioid dependence disorder
6. Which is a simple, 4-question tool used to screen for alcohol and drug abuse?
a. MAST
b. MAST-G
c. CAGE-AID [Correct]
d. AUDIT
7. Which is most helpful in determining if a divorced 42-year-old homeless
woman who drinks alcohol has an alcohol use disorder?
a. How much did you drink yesterday?
b. Have you ever been arrested because of your drinking?
c. Did you drink heavily as a teenager?
d. Did your ex-husband mind your drinking? [Correct]
e. Did either of your parents drink heavily while you were growing up?
8. Which of the following is the emphasis of the Recovery-Oriented Systems of
Care (ROSC) model?
a. Care coordination between community agencies [Correct]
b. The sociocultural model for origins of substance abuse
c. Preventive and early intervention services
d. Biomedical detoxification services
e. 12-Step abstinence programs
9. A 62-year-old man presents with a minor injury he suffered while drunk. He
states, “Sure I should quit - I promise I’ll cut down.” Which of the following
follow-up questions would be most helpful in addressing his alcohol use?
a. How does alcohol help you? [Correct]
b. Do you have liver problems from your drinking?
c. Have you had other injuries related to your drinking?
d. On what date do you want to cut down?
e. What goal do you want to set for yourself?
10. Which reflects a commonly recognized method to enhance patient selfefficacy when undertaking behavioral change?
a. What went wrong in your last quit attempt?
b. Are your friends sabotaging your efforts to quit?
c. Do you have any friends who were able to get clean and sober?
[Correct]
d. What is the hardest thing about quitting?
e. Are you ready to set a quit date?