When Thomas Scheff States That What Is Typically Referred to as Mental

question 15

Multiple Choice

When Thomas Scheff states that what is typically referred to as mental illness is a form of residual deviance,he means that much of what is called mental illness __________.

• A)involves reactions to social conventions that are taken for granted
• B)is deviance that is left over from ordinary forms
• C)is mental illness that resides in the individual's social conscience
• D)is deviance that is a residue from physical illness
• E)is mental illness that is biologically caused by certain residues

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Definitions:

Clarification

The process of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.

Appropriate

Suitable or proper in the circumstances.

Preoperative Teaching

The process of providing education and support to a patient about a pending surgical procedure to enhance the patient’s knowledge and preparation.

Agitated

A state of increased restlessness or irritation that can affect a person’s behavior and emotional state.