In the majority culture of the United States, the individual at greatest risk for being labeled mentally
ill is
a. one who is wealthy and goes around the city giving away $20 bills to needy
individuals.
b. one who attends a charismatic church and describes hearing God's voice speaking
to her.
c. one who always has an optimistic viewpoint about her life situation and the
possibility of having her needs met.
d. one who is usually pessimistic about possible outcomes but strives to meet
personal goals.
ANS: B
Hearing voices is generally associated with mental illness; however, in charismatic religious groups,
hearing the voice of God or a prophet is a desirable event. In this situation cultural norms vary,
making it more difficult to make an accurate DSM-IV-TR diagnosis. The individuals described in the
other options are less likely to be labeled as mentally ill.
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