Mental Disorders Are Defined as Deviant on Two Dimensions

question 57

Multiple Choice

Mental disorders are defined as deviant on two dimensions.These are:

• A)The illness and the social
• B)The social and the institutional
• C)The illness and the person
• D)The institutional and the individual
• E)The social and the individual

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Definitions:

Social Class

A division of a society based on social and economic status, affecting opportunities, lifestyles, and attitudes.

Ethnicity

A category of people identified with each other based on common ancestral, social, cultural, or national experiences.

Social Construction

A theory in sociology and philosophy which posits that many aspects of society, including knowledge, are not inherent but are instead created by societal groups and interactions.

Genetic Influences

The effects that the genetic makeup of an individual has on their traits, behaviors, and susceptibilities to conditions.