Despite Attempts at Developing a Classification System for Mental Illness

question 186

Multiple Choice

Despite attempts at developing a classification system for mental illness in the late 1800s/early 1900s:

• A)Consensus could not be reached
• B)The French, the British, and the Americans each thought their system was best and should be universally adopted
• C)The French, the British, and the Americans had no means to communicate each one's system to people in the other countries
• D)There was too much debate over terminology (e.g., insane vs. mentally ill)

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Definitions:

Communication Barriers

Obstacles that hinder the flow of information between individuals or groups, potentially leading to misunderstandings or the failure to convey messages effectively.

Slang

Informal language that originates within a specific group, often characterized by unconventional words or phrases.

Communication Process

The communication process refers to the steps and mechanisms through which information is transmitted and received between senders and receivers, including encoding, medium of transmission, decoding, and feedback.

Noise

Distractions or irrelevant information that can interfere with the transmission and comprehension of a message in communication processes.