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tsand2

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What is a diagnosis?
 
  a. an explanation of the etiology of a problem
  b. an estimate of the chances of a full recovery
  c. a description of behavior as fitting the criteria for a particular type of disorder
  d. a mental health professional's estimate of the impact of family conflict on a disorder

Question 2

In the field of mental health, a clinician's decision to assign a diagnosis when a person's behavior meets the specific criteria for a particular type of disorder is important because it tells the clinician
 
  a. that the person's problems are similar to those experienced by others.
  b. what caused the person's problems.
  c. exactly how the problems can best be treated.
  d. that the person's problems are unique.



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blakeserpa

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a.




tsand2

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent


dantucker

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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