To What Can We Attribute Much of the Dramatic Rise

question 142

Multiple Choice

To what can we attribute much of the dramatic rise in the number of reported cases of dissociative identity disorder in recent years?

• A) less strict criteria for defining schizophrenia
• B) a growing belief that most cases of this disorder are iatrogenic
• C) a growing belief by clinicians that this is an authentic disorder
• D) the growing belief by clinicians that many women suffer from this disorder

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Definitions:

Mental Health Professionals

Trained individuals who provide services aimed at improving an individual's mental health and well-being.

Deinstitutionalization

The policy or process of reducing the population of mental health hospitals and transferring care to community-based settings.

Community Mental Health Programs

Initiatives or services provided at a community level to support individuals with mental health challenges, aiming to improve well-being and reduce stigma.

1950s

A decade marked by post-World War II recovery, the beginning of the Cold War, and significant cultural, social, and economic shifts worldwide.