Mental Health - Exam 1 - Evolve

The mental health status of a particular client can best be assessed by considering which factor? A) The degree of conformity of the individual to society's norms B) The degree to which an individual is logical and rational C) Status placement on a continuum from health to illness D) Rate of demonstrated intellectual and emotional growth - answer-ANS: C. Many (but not all) of the most prevalent and disabling mental disorders have been found to have strong biological influences. Therefore, these disorders can be regarded as "diseases." Visualizing these disorders along the mental health continuum is helpful An individual is found to consistently wear only a bathrobe and neglect the cleanliness of his apartment. When neighbors ask him to stop his frequent outbursts of operatic arias, he acts outraged and tells them he must sing daily and will not promise to be quieter. This behavior supports