Chapter 5: Case Formulation and Diagnosis, Differential Diagnoses and Developing a Biopsychosocial Plan of Care
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 1. The primary function of a biopsychosocial case formulation is to
| A. | Generate an understanding of the person as a whole |
| B. | Identify comorbid medical illnesses |
| C. | Assess the maturity of the patient’s defense mechanisms |
| D. | Determine patient’s level of social support |
____ 2. The primary purpose of a biopsychosocial case formulation is to
| A. | Predict response to different treatment modalities |
| B. | Organize key facts around a cause, the source of the problem |
| C. | Provide information required for reimbursement |
| D. | Determine the level of care required |
____ 3. Sociocultural factors have the strongest influence on
| A. | How diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder is accepted |
| B. | The age of onset of symptoms of a psychiatric disorder |
| C. | The gender distribution of the disorder |
| D. | Prediction of response to psychoeducation |
____ 4. In a biopsychosocial case formulation, social contributions would be considered to be
| A. | Genetic influences and adverse circumstances of birth |
| B. | Substance use and medical disorders |
| C. | Cognitive deficits and dysregulation of emotions |
| D. | Religious/cultural factors and living situations |
____ 5. A predisposing event would be all of the following except
| A. | Early prolonged separation from the mother |
| B. | Having been born unwanted |
| C. | Recent arrests or incarcerations |
| D. | History of childhood neglect or abuse |
Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE
- ANS: A PTS: 1
- ANS: B PTS: 1
- ANS: A PTS: 1
- ANS: D PTS: 1
- ANS: C PTS: 1

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