Dr Spitz Is a Clinical Psychologist Whose Last Patient Has

question 32

Multiple Choice

Dr. Spitz is a clinical psychologist whose last patient has recently developed a habit of lying to his parents. If Dr. Spitz were to immediately diagnose his patient with antisocial personality disorder, he would be ________ his patient's behavior.

• A) appropriately analyzing
• B) categorizing
• C) pathologizing
• D) misdiagnosing

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