Defining Abnormality in Clinical Psychology
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What was the basis for the early categorical systems of mental illness?

  • Ancient civilizations' beliefs
  • Clinical research and empirical evidence
  • Psychoanalytic and Freudian influence
  • Statistical and census purposes (correct)

    • What was the primary influence on the early editions of DSM-I and DSM-II?

  • Modern psychiatric practices
  • Clinical research and empirical evidence
  • Ancient civilizations' beliefs
  • Psychoanalytic and Freudian influence (correct)

    • What were some impacts of stigma on clients?

  • Damaged self-image and led to legal consequences (correct)
  • Facilitated access to treatment
  • Acknowledged significance of the problem
  • Demystified difficult experiences

    • What impact did the labeling of an experience as a disorder have on professionals?

    <p>Facilitated research, awareness, and treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some reasons for clients to acknowledge a problem and access treatment?

    <p>To demystify difficult experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

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