Stigmatization Is Often an Unintended Result of

question 59

Multiple Choice

Stigmatization is often an unintended result of

• A) outpatient treatment for psychological disorders.
• B) using the dimensional view instead of the categorical view to diagnosis mental illness.
• C) applying the medical model.
• D) labeling individuals as suffering from a psychological disorder.

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Definitions:

Escape

The act of breaking free from confinement or an undesirable situation.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A disorder characterized by uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that an individual feels the urge to repeat.

Hand-Washing Rituals

Compulsive behaviors involving repeated hand washing, often observed in individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Howard Hughes

An American business magnate, investor, record-setting pilot, engineer, film director, and philanthropist, known for his innovations in aviation and the film industry.