Thoits Notes That Most People Label Themselves as Mentally Ill

question 22

Multiple Choice

Thoits notes that most people label themselves as mentally ill when __________.

• A) they recognize discrepancies between their own behavior and what is expected of them
• B) others recognize their symptoms
• C) medical professionals identify problem behavior and encourage treatment
• D) their sense of self is violated

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Accountability Act

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