Recently, a Client Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Has Begun to Exhibit

question 49

Multiple Choice

Recently, a client diagnosed with schizophrenia has begun to exhibit more symptoms, often saying, "They tell me I'm crazy, so I must be crazy." MOST likely, this is an example of:

• A) self-fulfilling prophecy.
• B) therapist bias.
• C) learned helplessness.
• D) nomothetic disturbance.

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Definitions:

Compensation Viewpoint

A perspective that suggests individuals may develop certain traits or behaviors as a way to compensate for or overcome disabilities or deficiencies.

Cohort Effect

A cohort refers to people born at roughly the same time, and a cohort effect refers to differences in age cohorts (e.g., people born in 1930 versus those born in 1980) as a result of unique social and historical events they have experienced.

Cross-Sectional Surveys

Research tools used to gather information from a sample population at one specific point in time to analyze trends or patterns.

Theoretical Frameworks

Structured sets of concepts and ideas that guide academic research and interpretation of data.