All of the Following Are Potential Dangers of Assigning a Diagnostic

question 6

Multiple Choice

All of the following are potential dangers of assigning a diagnostic label EXCEPT

• A)the patient may lose self-esteem.
• B)the patient's prognosis (future course of the disorder) becomes difficult to predict.
• C)family and friends may see the patient as the disorder rather than an individual.
• D)healthcare workers may see the patient as the disorder rather than an individual.

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Definitions:

Prescriptive

Offering or relating to recommendations or rules intended for guidance or to dictate a course of action.

Amoral

Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with the rightness or wrongness of something.

Typology

A classification system based on systematic organization of types, often used for diverse phenomena such as personalities, behaviors, or organizational structures.

Followership Characteristics

Attributes or behaviors exhibited by individuals who are considered effective followers, including the ability to execute directions, think critically, and support the leader's vision.