One of the students completing her mental health clinical states that "All those people seem very crazy." It is important that the student display which type of attitude when dealing with mentally ill clients?
A) Biased
B) Judgmental
C) Introverted
D) Open-minded
Ans: D
Individuals who display an open-minded attitude do not make decisions until they are aware of all the facts of the situation. It is especially important to be open-minded when dealing with clients from various cultures and ethnic backgrounds. The student is displaying a judgmental or biased opinion of the mentally ill. Introversion is a personality trait.
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