Quiz ch 12 Women’s Health TH cooper sp16
1 . Which of the following statements is true?
A. Mental illnesses are usually the result of extremely disturbing experiences during childhood.
B. The current DSM classifies homosexuality as a “common but fairly harmless” mental illness.
C. Social context influences how societies classify mental illness.
D. All of the above.
2 . Factors preventing Americans from getting adequate health care include:
A. Stigma B. Lack of money to pay for care
C. Lack of knowledge about where to find services D. All of the above
3 . Which of the following mental illnesses is more common among women than among men?
A. Anorexia nervosa B. Seasonal affective disorder
C. Depression D. All of the above
4. Which mental illness is commonly mistaken for dementia (or seen with dementia) in the elderly?
A. Depression B. Panic disorder
C. Bipolar disorder D. Phobias
5 . For the past 4 months, Myrtle has lost interest in her hobbies and has had difficulty concentrating on her job. She complains of having little energy to clean her house, buy groceries, or cook meals, and she locks herself alone in the bathroom, sitting by herself for hours on end. Myrtle’s responses and feelings are characteristics of what mental illness?
A. Anorexia B. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
C. Depression D. Personality disorder
5.
Which of the following factors increases a person’s likelihood of developing depression?
A. unemployment B. male gender C. an advanced degree D. all of the above
6. Luna experiences periods of normal behavior followed by periods when her moods cycle from abnormally “up” to very “down.” She is probably suffering from _______________.
A. bipolar disorder B. schizophrenia
C. obsessive-compulsive disorder D. postpartum depression

7 . This is characterized by chronic and exaggerated worry and tension.
A. A phobia B. Generalized anxiety disorder C. Panic disorder D. A compulsion
8 . During a devastating flood, the crew of a rescue helicopter saved Muriel. Within seconds of being plucked from the roof of her home, she watched as the floodwaters destroyed her home. Since the catastrophe, she has been irritable and anxious and has had flashbacks of the event. She is probably suffering from _____________.
A. posttraumatic stress disorder B. dissociative disorder
C. obsessive-compulsive disorder D. dementia
9. The female athlete triad consists of:
A disordered eating, depression, and diabetes B. disordered eating, amenorrhea, & osteoporosis
C. disordered eating, bingeing, and personality disorder D. eating disorder, anxiety, & depression
10 . Both perfectionistic tendencies and low self-esteem are associated with :
A. Generalized anxiety disorder B. Bulimia
C. Seasonal Affective disorder D. Anorexia
11. People with ____________ have distorted and rigid thoughts and behaviors that make it difficult to live productive lives and have satisfying relationships.
A. personality disorders C. mood disorders
B. postpartum psychosis D. panic attacks
12. Which of the following statements concerning suicide is true?
A. People living with firearms are no more likely to commit suicide than the general population.
B. Pharmaceutical medication is the most commonly used treatment for suicide in the United
States.
C. A woman who has a friend or relative commit suicide has a higher chance of suicide herself.
D. About half of the people who commit suicide have a substance abuse problem or some form of diagnosable mental illness.