TEST BANK FOR INTRODUCTION TO
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY BY
LEE/HUNSLEY
Chapter 1
The Evolution of Clinical Psychology
Multiple Choice Questions
1. A
... [Show More] national survey found that 1 of Canadian adolescents and adults reported that
in the last year they experience symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of a mental
disorder such as abuse, alcohol dependence, mood disorder, or anxiety disorder.
a. 3 .
b. 10.
c. 25.
d. 50.
Answer: B Page: 2
2. In 2014, a health survey of active Canadian military personnel found that
reported a mental disorder in the previous year.
a. 3.6%
b. 10%
c. 16.5
d. 45.5%
Answer: C Page: 2
3. The cost of mental illness to Canadian society is estimated at dollars.
a. $57 million
b. $121 million
c. $1.5 billion
d. $63 billion
Answer: DPage 2
4. In 2006, the London School of Economics released The Depression Report, which
translated epidemiological data into economic terms, and found that:
a. in order to meet the needs of the population, 20% of the National Health
Service9s expenditures are allocated to the treatment of anxiety & depression.
b. in order to meet the needs of the population, 10% of the National Health
Service9s expenditures are allocated to the treatment of anxiety & depression.
c. the cost of treating mental health issues is lower than the cost of prevention.
d. the cost of treating mental health issues is lower than the cost of paying
disability benefits due to mental disorders.
Answer: D Page: 2
5. Systematic literature reviews conducted by the UK National Institute for Health and
Care Excellence (NICE) find that evidence-based psychological treatments are
a. no more effective than placebo treatment for anxiety and depression.
b. at least as effective as medication for anxiety and depression.
c. more costly than disability payments associated with mental illness.
d. effective for less than 15% of people with anxiety or depression.
Answer: BPage: 3
6. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the accurate diagnosis and
treatment of mental disorders worldwide occurs for of people who suffer
from mental disorders.
a. only a small percentage
b. a large percentage
c. approximately half
d. the majority of individuals
Answer: APage: 2 [Show Less]