Why Should the Term "Mentally Ill" Be Avoided

question 66

Multiple Choice

Why should the term "mentally ill" be avoided?

• A) It is an outdated term
• B) It assumes that the symptoms are not due to a physical problem
• C) It implies a medical view of abnormal behaviours
• D) It indicates that the only way to treat the problems is with drugs

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Definitions:

Ethnic Make-Up

The composition of different ethnic groups within a population.

Mean Ages

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Result Generalizability

The extent to which research findings are applicable to contexts outside of the original study setting, including different populations and conditions.

Null Hypothesis

A statement or hypothesis that assumes no significant difference or effect between variables, serving as a default position to be tested against an alternative hypothesis.