The nurse is teaching the patient about the concept of mental disorders. When instructing the patient, what areas should be covered when explaining what impacts the determination of a mental disorder? Select all that apply
1. Social conditions
2. Biochemistry
3. Mother-child interactions
4. Brain structure
5. Culture
Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
Explanation: Research has shown that brain chemicals and processes (biochemistry) are frequently altered in mental disorders. While mother-child interactions are important in mental health, current theory and research emphasize a more biological and societal definition. Contemporary diagnostic testing has demonstrated some structural differences of the brain in persons who have mental disorders. Behavior may be considered part of a mental disorder in one culture, but perfectly normal and acceptable in another. The appropriateness of behavior is judged against what is considered normal or appropriate to both social conditions as well as laws defining standards for behavior in a given society.
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