Thomas Szasz asserted that mental illness is a fictional creation that society uses to control and change people who do not conform to its preferred norms. Which psychological perspective is consistent with his viewpoint?

a. sociopolitical
b. psychodynamic
c. behavioral
d. humanist


Answer: a. sociopolitical

Psychology

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a. increased b. decreased c. about the same d. increased for sensitive subject areas

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Based on what you've read in the text, develop a lobbying strategy to present to policy makers regarding key components of a supportive and effective mental health policy for the detection of psychopathology in early childhood

What will be an ideal response?

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It appears that the source of the pain experienced in phantom limb is the:

A. brain B. amputated stump C. spinal cord D. damaged nerves of the remaining part of the limb

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According to the systems view of families, how many of these factors influence a child's development: neighborhood, school, religious organizations, and extended family?

a. one b. two c. three d. four

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