Explain the Differences Among "Insanity," "Competency," and "Mental Illness

question 130

Essay

Explain the differences among "insanity," "competency," and "mental illness."

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Definitions:

Humanistic-existential

A psychological approach focusing on individual experience, personal freedom, and choice, emphasizing the search for meaning and self-actualization.

Cognitive

Relating to mental processes such as awareness, perception, reasoning, and judgement.

Behavioral

Pertaining to behaviors, a term often used to describe actions or reactions of individuals in response to external or internal stimuli.

Psychodynamic Therapist

A professional who applies theories and practices of psychodynamic psychology, focusing on unconscious processes as they are manifested in a patient's present behavior.