The Class Is Reading a Case History of an Individual

question 16

Multiple Choice

The class is reading a case history of an individual whose reaction to the death of a loved one is described.The individual writes that he hears the voice of a dead relative.The class is asked for a diagnosis,and everyone agrees this is an example of dysfunctional behavior.However,when the instructor disagrees,everyone is puzzled.What aspect of this case history could have led the instructor to his opinion?

• A)Hearing the voices of a dead relative is a metaphor for the bereavement process.
• B)The experience was probably drug induced and thus would not meet the criteria for a mental disorder.
• C)The individual is a Native American,and in their culture,they expect to hear from the spirits of dead relatives.
• D)The individual in question does not recognize that the symptoms are actually dysfunctional and thus would not seek therapy.

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