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Psychology True and False Questions

1. Someone who develops major depression is likely to remain permanently depressed, unless he or she gets therapy. True/ False

2. How we interpret or make meaning of a potentially stressful event can lead to negative health consequences. True/ False

3. Diagnoses of mental illness are based on both symptoms and laboratory tests. True/False

4. Community psychology and clinical psychology are basically the same thing. True/False

5. The birth of community psychology was at the Swampscott conference. True/False

6. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder. True/False

7. Play therapy avoids the use of toys. True/False

8. Ethnic minorities tend to utilize mental health services less frequently than White, middle- class Americans. True/False

Answer 1

Major depression is also referred to as clinical depression. It falls under the major depressive disorders in the DSM. Depression never 'goes away just like that'. It is a symptom of anxiety and can be only treated by therapy. Therapy helps a person adapt to his environment and live a regular life more smoothly. Thus, the above statement is, True.

Stressful events are inevitable. It is a part of everyday life. However, it depends from person to person as to how one perceives stressful events. The one's that cannot deal with the anxiety and stress are often the victim to negative health consequences like sleeplessness, weight gain or loss, hyperventilation anxiety syndrome and etcetera. Thus, the above statement is, True.

Diagnosis of mental health is based on symptoms alone. The symptoms of a disorder are matched with the criteria mentioned in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual for mental disorders. Based on the criteria and symptoms an individual is diagnosed with mental illness. Thus, the above statement is, False.

Community psychology and clinical psychology emphasize on mental well being of individuals who are a part of the community. It helps individual to adapt to their surrounding better. Thus, the above statement is, True.

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