Examen Final de Idioma II Ingles
Examen Final de Idioma II Ingles
Examen Final de Idioma II Ingles
SECTION A.
Read the following paragraphs about “The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” (DSM) Then, complete
the following given tasks below accordingly.
The DSM is a manual that defines and classifies mental disorders. It provides researchers, clinicians, and many others
with standardized criteria of these disorders. This lets clinicians diagnose patients consistently and accurately. It also allows
people to learn more about abnormal psychology
The APA (American Psychiatric Association) published the first edition of the DSM in 1952. And the manual is still subject
to occasional revisions. For rnany years, the DSM used a multi-axial system of diagnosis. In this system, clinicians
separated patients' symptoms into several categories, or axes. A diagnosis under the fourth edition of this manual had five
parts, called Axes. Each Axis of this multi-axial system provided a different type of information about a diagnosis. The Five
(5) Axes of the Multi-Axial System were categorized as such: Axis 1: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders; Axis II:
Personality Disorders and Mental Retardation (now Intellectual Development Disorder); Axis III: General Medical
Conditions; Axis IV: Psychosocial and Environmental Problems and Axis V: Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF).
Although the multi-axial system is no longer used, some of its principles still apply. For example, on one axis, clinicians
noted symptoms related to a person's mental state. On another, they identified a patient's overall level of functioning.
Clinicians still assess these factors, but they do so in a more holistic manner.
There are some critics of the DSM. They say that it labels conditions that are not really mental health disorders. Others
argue that it is unreliable and often inaccurate. However, the DSM still has widespread support. Supporters point to the
DSM's consistency with international standards. Its diagnoses correspond well with the “The International
Classification of Diseases” (ICD) published by the “World Health Organization” (WHO). The DSM continues to be a
primary resource for clinicians, researchers, insurance companies, and drug manufacturers. It is important to
understand that with the advent of the DSM-5 in 2013, the “American Psychiatric Association” eliminated the longstanding
multiaxial system for mental disorders.
Activity 1. Answer TRUE (T), FALSE (F) accordingly. Remember to justify the false sentences by correcting them with
the appropriate fact. (5pts)
True False
1. The 5th axis of the DSM-4 focuses on personality disorders and intellectual development disorder
2. For some critics, the DSM labels conditions that are not really mental health disorders.
3. The DSM-5 used a multi-axial system of diagnosis providing a unique and universal type of
information about a diagnosis.
4. One of the key changes from DSM-IV to DSM-V is the elimination of the multi-axial system.
5. The DSM allows people to learn more about dark psychology.
Activity 2. Read the following sentences carefully. Then, select A, B, C or D accordingly. (5pts)
1. As noted in this text, the acronym “A.P.A” stands c. Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders;
for: d. Personality Disorders and Intellectual Development
a. American Philosophical Association Disorder);
b. American Psychological Association e. General Medical Conditions
c. American Psychiatric Association 4. The 1st edition of the DSM was published, _____
d. American Pharmaceutical Association. a. 75 years ago.
e. none of the above. b. 65 years ago.
2. The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is c. 70 years ago
published by the: d. 60 years ago.
a. World Health Committee e. 55 years ago.
b. World Health Organization 5. Clinicians assess patients in a more “holistic”
c. World Health Association manner. A synonym for “holistic” is:
d. World Health Society a. dissociated
e. none of the above b. divided
3. The 3rd axis of the multi-axis system (DSM-IV) c. disconnected
focuses on d. integrated
a. Psychosocial and Environmental Problems e. isolated
b. Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF)
Activity 3. Read the following excerpt. Then, fill in the blanks with the corresponding appropriate words.
The five (5) Axes of the Multi-Axial System were categorized as such: Axis 1: Mental Health and Substance Use
Disorders; Axis II: Personality Disorders and Mental Retardation (or (1) _________________________); Axis III:
General Medical Conditions; Axis IV: Psychosocial and (2) _______________ and Axis V: Global Assessment of
Functioning (GAF). Although the (3)____________________ is no longer used, some of its principles still apply. For
example, on one axis, clinicians noted symptoms related to a (4) _________________________. On another, they identified
a patient's overall level of functioning. Clinicians still assess these factors, but they do so in a more (5) _____________
Activity 1. Read the following excerpt about antisocial personality disorder. Then, fill in the blank as appropriate.
(5pts)
A major feature of this disorder is deceptive, (1) _________________________. Other symptoms are trouble with
relationships and hostility. APD, sometimes called (2) _______________, is a (3) ___________________ in which a person
consistently shows no regard for right and wrong and ignores the rights and feelings of others. People with (4)
________________________ tend to antagonize, manipulate or treat others harshly or with callous indifference. They
show no guilt or remorse for their (5) ______________
Misbehaviour Eating disorder Sociopathy telepathy
mental disorder Behaviour manipulative behaviour antisocial personality disorder
Activity 2. Answer TRUE (T), FALSE (F) accordingly. Remember to justify the false sentences by correcting them
with the appropriate fact. (5pts)
1. A person with an antisocial personality disorder consistently shows no regard for right and wrong TRUE FALSE
and ignores the rights and feelings of others.
2. PPD is a condition characterized by difficulties regulating emotion making it harder to return to a
stable baseline after an emotionally triggering event.
3. Schizoid personality disorder is a condition featuring attention-seeking behaviours, seductive
behaviour and emotional over-reaction.
4. A dependant avoidant personality disorder is characterized by feelings of extreme social
inhibition, inadequacy, and sensitivity to negative criticism
5. Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental health condition in which people have an
unreasonably high sense of their own importance.
Activity 3. Read the following sentences carefully. Then, select A, B, C, D or E D accordingly. (5pts)
c. Antisocial personality disorder
1. People with this disorder constantly need others for d. Paranoid personality disorder
validation, support and direction. e. Histrionic personality disorder
a. Avoidant personality disorder 4. This particular disorder makes someone want to say
b. borderline personality disorder at home and never interact with others.
c. narcissistic personality disorder a. borderline personality disorder
d. Schizotypal personality disorder b. Schizotypal personality disorder
e. dependant personality disorder. c. dependant personality disorder
2. Which of the following is NOT a feature of avoidant d. avoidant personality disorder.
personality disorder? e. none of the above
a. social inhibition 5.This particular disorder cause patients to perceive
b. inadequacy reality differently than other people do.
c. attention-seeking behaviour a. schizotypal personality disorder
d. sensitivity to negative criticism b. Schizoid personality disorder
3. Which condition involves being always “on guard” c. borderline personality disorder
believing that others are constantly trying to demean, d. avoidant personality disorder.
harm or threaten them? e. dependant personality disorder
a. Borderline personality disorder
b. Schizoid personality disorder
SECTION C.
Read the following paragraphs about “Treatments in Psychology”.. Then, complete the following given tasks below as
appropriate. accordingly.
Westview Treatment Centre is a full-service provider of medical and therapeutic treatments. We practice free association
or psychodynamic therapy in most sessions.
WHAT WE DO.
All of our psychoanalysts possess MDs. That means they can prescribe antipsychotics, antidepressants, and tranquilizers.
We do not, however, perform invasive medical procedures on site. Patients requiring psychosurgery or electroconvulsive
therapy (EDT) are referred to a specialist facility. We recognize that each patient is different. We supplement each course of
psychoanalysis with additional, appropriate therapies.
TREATMENT AND PROGRAMMES
Behaviours and Depression: We have excellent specialists in behavioural therapy.. This focuses on the thoughts and
feelings that cause certain behaviours. For a more in-depth focus, we offer cognitive therapy. In that program, we work to
resolve negative thinking and self-esteem issues.
Personal Growth: Humanistic therapy and existential therapy focus on personal anxieties. We work on confronting
issues such as ambition, responsibility, and isolation.
Group Sessions: Some patients benefit from interactive therapies. That's why we offer group therapy. Some patients find
comfort simply in knowing they are not alone. And they can learn from each other's experiences. Family therapy is also
available to help families resolve conflicts and support each other.
Activity 2
Answer TRUE (T), FALSE (F) accordingly. Remember to justify the false sentences by correcting them with the
appropriate fact. (10pts)
True False
1. Cognitive therapy focuses on the thoughts and feelings that cause certain behaviours.
2. Health Professionals at Westview Treatment Centre perform invasive medical procedures on site
3. Westview Treatment Centre is a full-service provider of medical and therapeutic treatments.
4. Issues such as ambition, responsibility, and isolation are confronted with humanistic/existential
therapies/approaches.
5. Psychodynamic therapy and free association are perfect examples of medical procedures.