One explanation of mental illness is that certain physiological characteristics may predispose an individual to mental illness and that precipitating stresses can lead to the onset of psychiatric disorders. Further, mediating factors, including labeling and access to resources can affect the individual’s ability to cope with the precipitating event. What type of explanation of mental illness is this?
a. Physiological
b. Psychological
c. Environmental/Social
d. Multifactorial
d. Multifactorial
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a) Atypical b) Comprehensive c) Representative d) Universal
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The outcome of the 2000 presidential election hinged on last-minute developments in
A) ?California B) ?New York State C) ?Florida D) ?Montana
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