How did psychiatrist Thomas Szasz describe mental illness?
A) He believed mental illness and homelessness were two sides of the same coin.
B) He said mental illness was neither mental nor an illness.
C) He embraced Freudian psychology as being the best explanation for mental illness.
D) He believed mental illness was the cause of most deviance, delinquency, and crime.
Question 2
When Officer Friel discovered Mark smoking marijuana outside the school, he took him home and turned him over to his parents for counseling and treatment as they felt appropriate.
He also warned Mark the next time would result in a ride to juvenile hall. Which statement best describes Officer Friel's actions?
A) Officer Friel is violating police ethics.
B) Officer Friel is guilty of breaking the law.
C) Officer Friel is employing police discretion.
D) Officer Friel is using reverse psychology on Mark.
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