Asked by Riley Branham on Jul 28, 2024

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One reason why psychiatrists today tend to diagnose more problems as "disorders" than they did in the past is that today

A) HMOs pay for more treatment if the person has a diagnosis.
B) the stigma of mental illness is much weaker than in the past.
C) therapists are in close agreement on how to treat various disorders.
D) research has documented detailed similarities between abnormal behaviors and medical illnesses.

Psychiatrists

Medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Disorders

Conditions characterized by disturbances in normal psychological, physiological, or anatomical functioning, often leading to significant distress or impairment in daily activities.

Diagnosis

The process of identifying a disease or condition from its symptoms and signs through evaluation, tests, and examinations.

  • Identify the key factors affecting the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders today, including economic and insurance-related influences.
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Zybrea KnightAug 03, 2024
Final Answer :
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Explanation :
The increase in diagnoses of disorders can be attributed to the influence of health insurance models, such as Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), which often require a formal diagnosis for treatment to be covered or reimbursed. This financial and procedural aspect influences the likelihood of a diagnosis being made.