Which of the Following Statements Describes the Prevailing Definition of Mental

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the prevailing definition of mental illness?

• A)Mental illness is the opposite of mental health.
• B)Mental illness as stemming either from organic conditions or from elements in an individual's psychological development.
• C)Mental illness as "problems in living" or "difficulties in social adaptation."
• D)Mental illness is primarily a social construct created by others or a social role that those labeled must play.

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Definitions:

Time Sampling Error

An error that occurs in statistical analysis when the data collected or observed are not representative of the time period intended.

Practice Effect

A situation in which individuals improve their scores across test administrations as a result of increased familiarity and comfort with a test and the content that is being assessed.

Fatigue

A situation where clients tire from multiple administrations of a test and their performance decreases as they grow weary of the testing process.

Measurement Error

The difference between the actual value and the measured value due to limitations or inaccuracies in measurement tools or processes.