Author Question: In the majority culture of the United States, the individual at greatest risk for being labeled ... (Read 61 times)

dejastew · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

In the majority culture of the United States, the individual at greatest risk for being labeled mentally
ill is

a. one who is wealthy and goes around the city giving away 20 bills to needy
individuals.
b. one who attends a charismatic church and describes hearing God's voice speaking
to her.
c. one who always has an optimistic viewpoint about her life situation and the
possibility of having her needs met.
d. one who is usually pessimistic about possible outcomes but strives to meet
personal goals.

Question 2

The nurse reading a client's medical record determines that the client's relationships with both men
and women tend to be intense and unstable, with the client initially idealizing the significant other
and then devaluing him or her when the

individual does not meet the client's needs. Furthermore, the
client experiences feelings of emptiness and resorts to self-mutilation. The aspect of mental health
the nurse can assess as lacking is
a. effectiveness in work.
b. communication skills.
c. productive activities.
d. fulfilling relationships.

briezy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Hearing voices is generally associated with mental illness; however, in charismatic religious groups,
hearing the voice of God or a prophet is a desirable event. In this situation cultural norms vary,
making it more difficult to make an accurate DSM-IV-TR diagnosis. The individuals described in the
other options are less likely to be labeled as mentally ill.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The information given centers on relationships with others, which are described as intense and
unstable. The relationships of mentally healthy individuals are stable, satisfying, and socially
integrated. Data are not present to describe work effectiveness, communication skills, or activities
(options A, B, and C).