Despite Popular Misconceptions, Most People with Psychological Problems Are Not

question 71

Multiple Choice

Despite popular misconceptions, most people with psychological problems are not:

• A) dysfunctional.
• B) dangerous.
• C) distressing.
• D) deviant.

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Definitions:

Psychiatrist

A mental health professional who is a medical doctor.

Biological Perspective

The biological perspective looks at psychology in terms of biological processes, structures, and substances and how they influence behavior, thoughts, and emotions.

Drugs

Substances used to treat, prevent, or diagnose illness, or used recreationally to alter mood or consciousness.

Psychodynamic Model

A psychological theory that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes (e.g., desires, thoughts, feelings) and contends that childhood experiences are crucial in shaping adult personality.