Define and give an example of the mental health definition ...

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Define and give an example of the mental health definition perspective on abnormality. How might this approach help or hinder the advancement of mental health treatment for youth?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Professor Martin, a historian who studies ancient cultures, would likely suggest that prehistoric societies attributed mental illness to ____.
 
  a. social stressors
  b. demonic possession or sorcery
  c. chemical imbalance
  d. biological disequilibrium

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Answer to Question 1

 Definition  psychological well-being is primary; children who are disadvantaged in terms of quality of life or who are functioning inadequately in their current environment are at risk
 Example  an answer that identifies a particular problem a child may be experiencing (e.g., anxiety) that would have the potential to engage in developmentally appropriate activities (e.g., going to school)
 Help or hinder  focuses on identifying those children who are at risk of developing a disorder or who are currently experiencing problems; prevention and treatment would be emphasized

Answer to Question 2

B

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