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daltonest1984

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What does the case of JGH, a Native American elder, illustrate?
 
  a. Alcoholism has long lasting effects on mood and behavior, even when drinking has ceased.
  b. A person may focus on somatic symptoms, rather than mood, when depressed.
  c. Depression is not universal.
  d. The symptoms of some illnesses are not apparent until after lengthy psychological evaluation.

Question 2

Which of the following has been shown to reduce stigma of the mentally ill?
 
  a. Educating people that a mental illness is a real brain disorder
  b. Referring to a mental illness as a mental disease
  c. Increasing contact with individuals who have a mental illness
  d. Applying labels to individuals, such as schizophrenic or bipolar


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Answer to Question 1

b. A person may focus on somatic symptoms, rather than mood, when depressed.

Answer to Question 2

c. Increasing contact with individuals who have a mental illness.



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