Ron Has Just Been Diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Hospitalized

question 16

Multiple Choice

Ron has just been diagnosed with schizophrenia and hospitalized.What would Thomas Szasz most likely argue?

• A)Ron should not be hospitalized because doing so will only make his symptoms worse.
• B)Ron's behaviour does not represent an illness like diabetes, and "schizophrenia" is merely a label applied on the basis of highly subjective judgments.
• C)Ron's schizophrenia is a serious illness that is best treated with a combination of drugs and family therapy.
• D)Ron should be assessed further because mistakes in diagnosis are made frequently.

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Definitions:

Attitude Change

A shift in an individual's feelings, beliefs, or position on a topic due to various influencers, such as new information or social pressure.

Circadian Rhythm

The approximately 24-hour cycle in the physiological processes of living beings, influencing sleep-wake patterns, hormone release, and other bodily functions.

Paradoxical Sleep

Another term for REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, characterized by the paradox of the brain being highly active while the body is immobilized.

Retina

A light-sensitive layer at the back of the eyeball that contains cells responsive to visual stimuli.