Hello I am working on DSM questions and am having problems with selecting the correct response can you help. Here are the questions I am not sure about.
Michael was recently diagnosed by his psychiatrist with bipolar disorder. He reports that his mother was diagnosed in her teenage years with bipolar disorder. He also indicates that his maternal grandfather was never officially diagnosed, but he often referred to himself as “being manic depressive.” Michael states that he does not think he needs counseling, because he feels that medication will eliminate his symptoms. Michael’s position supports which causal viewpoint?
A. Psychological
B. Biological
C. Sociocultural
D. All of the above
I selected B. Biological because it seems to be hereditary and biological disorder that can be controlled by medication.
Which of the following are sociocultural causal factors of abnormal behavior?
A. Low socioeconomic status
B. Exposure to urban violence
C. Discrimination
D. A and C
E. All of the above
At first I selected E. But then had doubts about B. exposure to urban violence.
Yes, from what I know, B is the correct answer to the first question. And I would also choose E for the second question. There is evidence that exposure to a lot of violence does affect children in many ways.
http://www.bing.com/search?q=exposure+to+violence+as+a+child+-+psychosocial+development&form=EDGNTC&qs=PF&cvid=38df0ffcc23d4a06b928c18ab67731cb&pq=exposure+to+violence+as+a+child+-+psychosocial+development&cc=US&setlang=en-US
Thank you
For the first question, you correctly selected option B. Biological as the causal viewpoint that supports Michael's position. Bipolar disorder has a strong genetic component, so if both his mother and maternal grandfather had bipolar disorder, it suggests a biological predisposition. Michael's belief that medication will eliminate his symptoms aligns with the biological viewpoint, which focuses on the role of genetics and biochemical imbalances in mental disorders like bipolar disorder.
Now, let's move on to the second question. The sociocultural factors of abnormal behavior refer to the influence of social and cultural factors on mental health. Here is an analysis of the answer choices:
A. Low socioeconomic status: This is a sociocultural factor that can contribute to abnormal behavior. Economic disadvantage can lead to increased stress, limited access to mental health resources, and other socio-environmental challenges.
B. Exposure to urban violence: This factor can also contribute to abnormal behavior, especially if an individual is exposed to violence or trauma in their environment. However, it is more directly related to the psychological or environmental viewpoint rather than sociocultural.
C. Discrimination: Discrimination is indeed a sociocultural factor that can impact an individual's mental health. Experiencing discrimination based on one's race, ethnicity, gender, or other factors can lead to stress, low self-esteem, and other negative psychological effects.
D. A and C: This option includes both low socioeconomic status and discrimination, which are both valid sociocultural factors.
E. All of the above: This option includes all the answer choices, but you correctly expressed doubts about option B. Exposure to urban violence. While it can be a contributing factor, it is not typically classified as a sociocultural factor, but rather falls more under psychological or environmental influences.
Therefore, the correct answer to the second question is D. A and C, as low socioeconomic status and discrimination are sociocultural causal factors of abnormal behavior.