One Reason Why Psychiatrists Today Tend to Diagnose More Problems

question 60

Multiple Choice

One reason why psychiatrists today tend to diagnose more problems as "disorders" than they did in the past is that today

• A) HMOs pay for more treatment if the person has a diagnosis.
• B) the stigma of mental illness is much weaker than in the past.
• C) therapists are in close agreement on how to treat various disorders.
• D) research has documented detailed similarities between abnormal behaviors and medical illnesses.

Comprehend human cognitive biases and the tendency to find patterns in random data.

Understand the concept of self-serving bias and its distinction from other cognitive biases.

Evaluate the belief in personal control and its implications on behavior and perception.

Identify the possibility of bias in expert opinions and the limitations of expertise.

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Definitions:

Points of Disagreement

Specific areas or topics where opinions or perceptions diverge or conflict between two or more parties.

Listener's Agreement

The act of a listener showing understanding, acceptance, or approval of what is being communicated.

Skilled Active Listeners

Individuals proficient in fully engaging with and understanding spoken communication.

Mirror the Speaker's Feelings

the act of reflecting or showing understanding of the speaker's emotions through verbal or non-verbal cues.