Identify three issues that negatively influence current mental health care.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Varies. Students should identify three of the following reasons: (1) abnormal behavior is easier to pay attention to, (2) environmental influences on behavior are overlooked because of an overemphasis on internal characteristics, (3) the diagnostic and treatment processes are catered toward examining weaknesses and negative emotions instead of strengths and positive emotions, (4) current behavior is not examined with developmental history or milestones in mind, and (5) behaviors are viewed without considering the cultural context that they are taking place in.
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Moving Toward Balanced Conceptualizations
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