The belief that the concept of mental illness is actually invalid was advocated by:

A) Carl Rogers.
B) Jerome Frank.
C) Thomas Szasz.
D) Dick Gregory.

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The belief that the concept of mental illness is actually invalid was advocated by:A)  Carl Rogers.B)  Jerome Frank.C)  Thomas Szasz.D)  Dick Gregory.

Elizabeth McIllwraith · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Thomas Szasz was a psychiatrist who argued that the concept of mental illness is a myth or invalid. He believed that what are often called mental illnesses are actually problems in living, not medical diseases.

The belief that the concept of mental illness is actually invalid was advocated by:

A) Carl Rogers.
B) Jerome Frank.
C) Thomas Szasz.
D) Dick Gregory.

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