The Most Likely Explanation for People's Tendency to Act in Self­destructive

question 69

Multiple Choice

The most likely explanation for people's tendency to act in self­destructive ways is that

• A)people have an innate desire for sensation-seeking.
• B)most people tend to believe that bad things happen to bad people.
• C)many health-impairing habits involve activities that are quite pleasant at the time.
• D)people engage in health­impairing behavior "on the spur of the moment," without giving much thought to the consequences.

Discuss the history and evolution of the treatment of mental illness, including moral treatment and the shift towards custodial care.

Understand the role of social stressors in mental illness and how they intersect with class, gender, and race.

Explore the concept of total institutions and their impact on mental illness and treatment.

Recognize the significance of research findings on mental illness, including studies on the prevalence and causes of mental disorders.

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