Asked by Calista Gibson on Jul 15, 2024
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Siobhan recently learned that he has a mental illness. Since her diagnosis, she has begun to act according to the illness and in ways that she thinks others expect someone with a mental illness to act. Which theory of health and illness best explains her situation?
A) curative medicine
B) structural functionalism
C) conflict theory
D) symbolic interactionism
Symbolic Interactionism
A paradigm that sees interaction and meaning as central to society and assumes that meanings are not inherent but are created through interaction.
Mental Illness
Health conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking, or behavior, or a combination of these, associated with distress or reduced functioning.
Curative Medicine
Medical treatments and practices focused on curing diseases and restoring health, as opposed to preventative care or palliative treatments.
- Understand the process and implications of the medicalization of mental health.
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Intanku SyahiraJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Symbolic interactionism suggests that people's behavior is based on their interpretation of the symbols around them. Siobhan's behavior is influenced by the societal expectations and symbols associated with having a mental illness, which she has internalized and is acting upon.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the process and implications of the medicalization of mental health.