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rlane42 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

After educating a group of students on mental health and mental illness, the instructor determines that the education was successful when the group identifies which of the following as reflecting mental disorders?

A) Capacity to interact with others
B) Ability to deal with ordinary stress
C) Alteration in mood or thinking
D) Lack of impaired functioning

Question 2

While working in a community mental health treatment center, a nurse overhears one of the receptionists saying that one of the clients is really psycho. Later in the day, the nurse talks with the receptionist about the comment. This action by

demonstrates an attempt to address which issue?

A) Lack of knowledge
B) Public stigma
C) Label avoidance
D) Self-stigma

zenzy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Mental disorders are health conditions characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior and are associated with distress or impaired functioning. Mental health is the emotional and psychological well-being of an individual who has the capacity to interact with others, deal with ordinary stress, and perceive one's surroundings realistically.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
The receptionist's statement reflects the negative effects of stigmatization, more specifically public stigma. Self-stigma reflects a person's internalization of a negative stereotype; that is, the person with the mental illness begins to believe that he or she is what the public thinks he or she is. Label avoidance refers to avoiding treatment or care so as not to be labeled mentally ill. Lack of knowledge is often the underlying theme associated with any type of stigma.