Explain the difference between the suppression-facilitation model and the distress threshold.

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: The suppression–facilitation model states that behaviors that are discouraged in a culture will be seen infrequently in mental health facilities. The distress threshold asserts that behaviors that were generally discouraged in childhood will be seen in clinics more often than generally acceptable behaviors.
Learning Objective: 2: Describe the opportunities and limitations of this domain.
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Cross-Cultural Approach

Psychology

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