Which of the Following Scenarios Is an Example of a Normative

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios is an example of a normative event that can increase the risk for illness?

• A)A family is involved in a motor vehicle accident.
• B)A group of teens experiments with recreational drugs.
• C)A woman is pregnant with her first child.
• D)The family's only earning member is laid off from work.

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Definitions:

Severity of Illness

A measure or assessment of the intensity or seriousness of a disease or disorder at a specific point in time.

Dimensional Diagnosis

An approach to psychiatric diagnosis focusing on the continuum of symptoms and characteristics, rather than discrete categorical diagnoses.

Single-axis Approach

A methodological perspective in psychiatric diagnosis or analysis focusing on one dimension or axis, often criticized for oversimplifying complex mental health issues.

Personality Disorders

Personality Disorders are mental health conditions characterized by enduring patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that deviate markedly from the expectations of the individual's culture.