Chapter 5: Case Formulation and Diagnosis, Differential Diagnoses and Developing a Biopsychosocial Plan of Care

Chapter 5: Case Formulation and Diagnosis, Differential Diagnoses and Developing a Biopsychosocial Plan of Care

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____ 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

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