Wakefield (1992)described ____________ as the Behaviours Associated with a Mental

question 44

Multiple Choice

Wakefield (1992) described ____________ as the behaviours associated with a mental disorder that are problematic,and that these problematic behaviours are damaging to the individual or to those around him or her.

• A) harmful behaviour.
• B) harmful dysfunction.
• C) dysfunctional behaviour.
• D) dysfunctional control.

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Definitions:

Prejudice

Preconceived opinions or judgments about individuals or groups that are not based on reason or actual experience, often manifesting as discrimination.

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Institutional Discrimination

A form of discrimination that is embedded into the policies, laws, or practices of organizations, leading to unequal treatment or opportunities for certain groups of people.

Functionalism

A theoretical framework that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability, emphasizing the interconnection of societal components.