Asked by Claire Hageman on May 08, 2024
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Which depressed person would be the LEAST likely to be diagnosed with a mental disorder, because of the specific circumstances present?
A) Someone whose mother was depressed
B) Someone whose community was recently destroyed by a hurricane
C) Someone who was experiencing a chemical brain imbalance
D) Someone who also had an alcohol use disorder
Mental Disorder
Mental Disorder encompasses a wide range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, behavior, and interaction with others.
Community
A social group of any size whose members reside in a specific locality, share government, and often have a common cultural and historical heritage.
Chemical Brain Imbalance
A simplistic explanation for mental health disorders, suggesting that symptoms are caused by an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain.
- Understand and explain the significance of context and culture in defining abnormal behavior.
Verified Answer
CD
Carlos Daniel MoralesMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The person whose community was recently destroyed by a hurricane might be experiencing a normal, albeit intense, reaction to a significant life stressor or traumatic event, rather than symptoms indicative of a clinical mental disorder. This context-specific distress is often differentiated from mental disorders which typically involve symptoms that are not directly attributable to external environmental factors or are disproportionate to them.
Learning Objectives
- Understand and explain the significance of context and culture in defining abnormal behavior.