psychology unit 5 quiz 1
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Why do people sometimes fear or make fun of mental illness?
They don't understand what a person is going through.
Which is an abnormal behavior related to mental illness?
starving yourself to stay skinny being constantly suspicious
What is NOT the purpose of the DSM?
to diagnose physical ailments
Abnormal behavior can be any observable behavior that is unusual or different from cultural customs.
True
When it comes to mental disorders, what is true of cultural customs and beliefs?
They can influence what people think is normal and abnormal.
The five axes of the DSM represent _____.
major categories that a mental heath professional will use to assess a person
