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maegan_martin

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The nurse has heard a member of public lamenting the fact that a mentally ill person committed a high-profile crime, saying, I don't know what no one could see it coming.
 
  What perception about abnormal behavior and mental illness is this person exhibiting?
 
  A) Internal forces are responsible for abnormal behavior.
  B) Abnormal behavior can be predicted and evaluated.
  C) Maladaptive behavior is always inherited.
  D) Mental illness is incurable.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is suggestive of the stigmatization of mental illness?
 
  A) We're sure not putting enough money into public programs for people who are mentally ill.
  B) It's too bad that there aren't better medications to treat mental illness.
  C) I feel bad for the mentally ill, but I wish we didn't have to see them panhandling on every single corner.
  D) I think that we should look at people who are mentally ill much like we see people who are physically ill.



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huda

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
If an individual believes that abnormal behavior can always be identified by warning signs ahead of time, he or she agrees that it can be predicted.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Creating a division between us and them is a component of stigmatization. Being dissatisfied with treatment options for mental illness does not mean that the speaker is stigmatizing mental illness.




maegan_martin

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent


emsimon14

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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