Mental health is best defined as ______.

A. a relative state of emotional well-being in which one is free from incapacitating conflicts and is consistently able to make rational decisions and cope with environmental stresses and internal pressures
B. an absence of delusions, hallucinations, or thinking problems that cause significant problems in functioning on a daily basis
C. having a strong sense of self, an appreciation and understanding for the needs and rights of others, and at least a basic level of intelligence
D. not expecting a different result from repeated incidents of the same behavior


Answer: A

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a. ethical violations b. individual violations c. systemic ethics d. community ethics

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a. those that have used drugs extensively and have used alcohol just for fun b. those who are alcohol dependent c. those who engage in some risky drinking but have not had serious problems in their lives d. Those who attend AA regularly

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Explain how you calculate standard deviation.

What will be an ideal response?

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a. true b. false

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