Which of the Following Is the Best Example of an "Invalidating

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of an "invalidating" response from a parent as per Linehan's biosocial-developmental model?

• A) "You've always been a failure and you'll always be a failure."
• B) "Mommy won't love you if you don't finish your meal."
• C) "You don't love your father, you hate him."
• D) "Everyone out there wants to hurt you."

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Definitions:

Psychiatrist

A medical professional specializing in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders.

Distractible

Having the tendency to have one's attention easily diverted from the task at hand or from the focus of attention.

Medical Model

A framework that views psychological disorders as similar to physical diseases, focusing on diagnosis, treatment, and cure based on biological factors.

Schizophrenia

A complex, long-term mental disorder characterized by abnormal social behavior and difficulty in distinguishing between reality and imagination.