When Alternatives Seem Equally Positive or Negative to You,it Might

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True/False

When alternatives seem equally positive or negative to you,it might be a good idea to take some time making your decision.

Understand the criticisms and controversies surrounding the DSM-5, including gender bias and financial conflicts of interest.

Recognize the various perspectives and methodologies involved in diagnosing mental disorders.

Grasp the relationship between mental disorders and violent behavior, including the impact of substance use disorders.

Understand the role and biases in media portrayals of mental illness.

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Definitions:

Pluralistic Ignorance

A psychological phenomenon where individuals mistakenly believe their feelings and beliefs are different from those of the group, even when others share the same views.

Bystander Apathy

A social psychological phenomenon that refers to the observation that individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present, often due to the diffusion of responsibility.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the effect of disposition or personality and underestimate the effect of situational factors in explaining other people's behavior.

Actor-Observer Effect

The tendency to attribute one's own actions to external causes while attributing other people's behaviors to internal causes.