Medical and Mental Health Pathology-Based Diagnoses

question 13

Multiple Choice

Medical and mental health pathology-based diagnoses

• A) Are inherently discriminatory and dehumanizing
• B) Are important elements of the social ecological assessments
• C) Are valuable tools in identifying pathology and problems
• D) Focus on diagnoses as well as strengths

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Definitions:

Problematic Emotional Extremes

Experiencing emotions that are excessively intense or out of proportion to the situation, which can interfere with daily functioning.

Breathless Euphoria

A state of intense happiness and exhilaration that may occur suddenly and intensely enough to overshadow normal breathing patterns.

Exaggerated Belief

An overstatement or inflation of the truth or reality of a situation, often leading to distorted thinking patterns.

Uncontrollable Losses

Events or situations that result in loss beyond an individual's control, often leading to feelings of helplessness or despair.