Understanding Mental Illness Definition

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Which characteristic is associated with individuals who avoid problems rather than coping with them?

Maladaptive behavior

Inability to establish meaningful relationships

Avoidance of reality (correct)

Poor self-concept

What is a common trait exhibited by individuals with dependency needs due to feelings of inadequacy?

Inability to cope (correct)

Pessimism

Avoidance of problems

Poor judgment

What is a characteristic commonly displayed by individuals with poor self-concept?

Avoidance of reality

Poor judgment

Inability to establish meaningful relationships

Exhibiting dependency needs (correct)

Which behavior is a result of an individual's inability to perceive reality?

Poor judgment Signup and view all the answers

Which trait is typically associated with individuals who are unable to establish meaningful relationships?

Exhibiting maladaptive behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mentally healthy person?

Maintaining unfulfilling relationships Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a mentally healthy person?

Sense of autonomy Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of a mentally healthy person's psychological wellbeing?

Sense of competence Signup and view all the answers

What does a mentally healthy person typically possess with regard to self-esteem?

High self-esteem Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is associated with a mentally healthy person?

Sense of mastery Signup and view all the answers

What does the American Psychiatric Association define as mental illness?

A clinically significant behavioral or psychological pattern in an individual Signup and view all the answers

According to the definition, when is a behavioral or psychological pattern considered a mental illness?

When it is clinically significant and occurs in an individual Signup and view all the answers

What must be present for a behavioral or psychological syndrome to be considered a mental illness?

Significant distress in the individual Signup and view all the answers

Can mental illness be defined as a psychological pattern not related to distress?

No, it must be associated with present distress Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a clinically significant behavioral pattern from other patterns according to the definition?

Association with present distress Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Dr. Yasser Abu Jaish's PhD studies?

Emergency and Critical Care Signup and view all the answers

Why is defining mental health and mental illness challenging?

Because they have overlapping characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What is one factor mentioned in the text that influences the development of mental health?

Social factors Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest is important for maintaining mental health?

Maintaining a balanced lifestyle Signup and view all the answers

Which right is mentioned as important in the context of mentally ill individuals?

Right to confidentiality Signup and view all the answers

What right does a patient have concerning psychiatric examination?

Right To Independent Psychiatric Examination Signup and view all the answers

How does hardware contribute to the field mentioned in the text?

Each piece of hardware offers a unique contribution Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the trend mentioned in the text?

Exciting and growing Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Right To Independent -5' refer to?