Knowledge check: Current and future trends and challenges

Linked to the module Current and future trends and challenges. Study the module first, then test yourself.

1 Managed care, discussed extensively in the textbook, is best described as: (multiple choice)

Multiple choice Intermediate

A current Indian regulatory system A US health-insurance approach to controlling costs and services A type of psychotherapy A classification system

Basis: Textbook concept, original question

2 DSM-5 retained the multiaxial diagnostic system used in DSM-IV-TR. (true or false)

True / false Intermediate

True False

Basis: Contemporary update

3 Task-sharing in global mental health means: (multiple choice)

Multiple choice Intermediate

Psychologists share fees Trained non-specialists deliver some interventions under supervision Clients do therapy alone Two therapists see each client

Basis: Textbook concept, original question

4 Which question is most important when evaluating a mental health app? (multiple choice)

Multiple choice Introductory

Its colour scheme Evidence for the app itself, data privacy and how risk is handled How many downloads it has Whether celebrities use it

Basis: Textbook concept, original question

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