The Number and Scope of Mental Illnesses Recognized Today Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

The number and scope of mental illnesses recognized today is growing at a significant rate. Which of the following does the textbook identify as associated with this growth?

• A) the use of euphemisms for deviance
• B) an increase in the amount of stress in people's lives
• C) the stigmatizing of mental illness
• D) the decrease in the importance of interpersonal relationships

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