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geoffrey

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Discuss concerns about the effects of labeling and stereotyping through diagnosis on both the patient and people who interact with the patient.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

First episodes of major depression are often connected to stressful life events. Recurrent episodes are often
 
  A) tied to reminders of the original stressful event.
   B) completely unrelated to stress.
   C) more independent of life events.
   D) related to stress at certain times of year.



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Answer to Question 1

Diagnostic categories can encourage stereotyping and misconceptions about specific disorders. Stereotyping by diagnosis can lead clinician to premature or inaccurate assumptions about patients that prevent a thorough evaluation and comprehensive treatment plan. Categories can reflect the beliefs or limited knowledge of an era.

Answer to Question 2

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