According to Sociocultural Theories, Identifying Someone as Having a Disorder

question 93

Multiple Choice

According to sociocultural theories, identifying someone as having a disorder

• A) can lead to the perception by others that the labelled person is dysfunctional and different.
• B) is an important first step for the person so labelled in seeking the proper type of treatment for their disorder.
• C) typically has little significance in the way of proper treatment.
• D) does not lead to unwarranted expectations by others about the person labelled.
• E) is important because it leads to the proper treatment.

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Definitions:

Protective Parent Figure

An individual who provides emotional and physical security to their child, guarding them against harm and fostering their development.

Cognitive Systems

Complex systems involved in the processing of information, encompassing functions such as perception, memory, judgment, and decision-making.

Internal Motives

Psychological drivers or desires that originate within an individual, guiding their behavior from the inside.

Autonomous Morality

The stage in moral development where individuals recognize that rules and laws are created for the good of the collective and can be questioned and modified.