The predominant definition of mental illness centers on:

a. mental illness as the absence of mental health.
b. mental illness as difficulty in social adaptation.
c. mental illness as a disease.
d. mental illness as behavior which is troubling to others.


c. mental illness as a disease.

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Pregnant women who occasionally have one or two drinks place their fetus at some risk of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) that is characterized by: A) ?increased weight of the fetus

B) ?excessive hair growth. C) joint and limb anomalies. D) ?skin rashes.

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Joe is learning how to complete applications for employment and how to compare prices in the supermarket. This is

an example of a. basic skills instruction. b. functional instruction. c. tutorial instruction. d. a work–study program. e. learning strategies instruction.

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Lobbying activities reflect the ____ role

A. trouble maker B. enabler C. activist D. outreach worker

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Describe at least two steps used when helping a person with developmental disabilities prepare for life and access the adult services system.

What will be an ideal response?

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