Lesson 3.2.4.1.2

3.2.4.1.2 Changing incidence and cultural variation in beliefs about mental health problems Quiz: AQA Psychology, Unit 8

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The 20 questions

  1. What is meant by cultural variation in beliefs about mental health?

    • Fixed genetic causes
    • Differing cultural views
    • Universal diagnostic rules
    • Identical global beliefs

  2. Which factor shapes how different cultures understand mental health problems?

    • Brain anatomy
    • Cultural norms
    • Global economic inflation
    • Genetic mutations

  3. Why has the reported incidence of mental health problems increased over time?

    • Widespread genetic changes
    • Greater public recognition
    • Reduced social care
    • Decreased population size

  4. In mental health statistics, what does the term incidence mean?

    • New cases arising
    • Physical symptom severity
    • Total historical cases
    • Rate of recovery

  5. What is a major result of lessening social stigma around mental health?

    • Lower reporting rates
    • Reduced social care
    • Higher crime rates
    • Increased help-seeking

  6. Why might reported rates of mental health problems rise following awareness campaigns?

    • Greater public recognition
    • Lower population numbers
    • Rapid genetic mutation
    • Decreased medical care

  7. Comparing spiritual explanations in one culture to biological explanations in another shows what?

    • Social stigma
    • Brain scanning
    • Cultural variation
    • Modern living

  8. Why must psychologists understand cultural variation when assessing mental health?

    • Brain structures differ
    • Symptom descriptions vary
    • Genetics never change
    • Treatments cost less

  9. Which factor is least likely to explain an increase in reported mental health problems?

    • Better diagnostic criteria
    • Reduced social stigma
    • Increased public awareness
    • Brain scanning techniques

  10. If two cultures disagree on whether depression is caused by bad luck, this shows what?

    • Genetic differences
    • Cultural variation
    • Universal agreement
    • Diagnostic accuracy

  11. What term describes ideas shared by a community regarding mental health causes and treatment?

    • Biological traits
    • Diagnostic criteria
    • Cultural beliefs
    • Individual attitudes

  12. What factor can cause reported rates of mental health issues to rise without true case numbers changing?

    • Reduced awareness
    • Higher mortality
    • Better reporting
    • Lower diagnosis

  13. What does a change in the incidence of a mental health condition measure?

    • Overall symptom severity
    • Total recovery rates
    • New case rates
    • Individual treatment duration

  14. A study compares mental health attitudes across two cultures. What is the independent variable?

    • Attitude score
    • Participant age
    • Participant culture
    • Symptom severity

  15. What is a key benefit of increased public recognition of mental health problems?

    • Reduced stigma
    • Higher mortality
    • Higher treatment costs
    • Increased incidence

  16. What cultural factor most commonly prevents individuals from reporting mental health symptoms?

    • Free healthcare
    • Lack of symptoms
    • High incidence
    • Fear of judgement

  17. What change in clinical practice can cause recorded mental health rates to change over decades?

    • Brain structure
    • Evolutionary adaptation
    • Diagnostic criteria
    • Genetic mutation

  18. Why is cross-cultural comparison of mental health incidence particularly difficult?

    • Identical diagnostic tools
    • Equal population sizes
    • Differing recording methods
    • Constant global rates

  19. Which term describes how mental health views vary between different societies?

    • Cultural variation
    • Biological determinism
    • Universal consensus
    • Diagnostic stability

  20. What context must be considered when understanding changes in mental health statistics?

    • Physical context
    • Social context
    • Neurological context
    • Genetic context

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