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Lisa tells a few of her close friends that her brother was recently diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. One of the friends tells a co-worker that Lisa's family must be "crazy." Soon the friends start distancing themselves from her and offer no support. Many times families will not mention mental illness due to what?

  1. Stigma
  2. Placing blame
  3. Anxiety
  4. Guilt

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Many families dealing with a member's mental disability will not discuss the problem with others due to the stigma surrounding this medical condition. Misconceptions and myths abound without proper knowledge. Support from a friend or neighbor is harder to receive than if someone has a physical disability.



Madeline is a single parent who works for a very controlling boss. He is demeaning and gives her jobs that others refuse. Madeline is afraid to speak up for herself due to needing the money to support her family. When she comes home in the evenings, immediately Madeline begins yelling at her children because the house is a mess. What behavior is the mother displaying?

  1. Mental abuse
  2. Mental abuse
  3. Displacement
  4. Anxiety

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Madeline is redirecting her thoughts and impulses onto the children. The mother knows she cannot honestly express her feelings to the boss without losing her employment. This defense mechanism is an ineffective way to transfer anger.



The purpose of a family is to support each other mentally, physically and emotionally. When these tasks are unfulfilled or only performed with counter-productive methods, what happens to the family dynamics?

  1. Nurturing and love are obsolete
  2. Family dissolves
  3. Mental illness becomes a problem
  4. Family becomes dysfunctional

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

A dysfunctional family may see the basics of life becoming a reason for violence, addiction and lies. The head of household may turn to alcohol to cope with his hatred of a dull job. Harmful actions are repeated and soon become a regular routine for survival.



Jenny is 13 years old and has started to pull away from her parents in search of her own identity. The adolescent has joined a peer group in an effort to find a safe haven for testing new ideas. Members of a peer group often demonstrate what behaviors?

  1. Dress alike
  2. Have secret rituals or codes
  3. Participate in the same activities
  4. All of the above

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Peer groups during early adolescence often consist of non-romantic friendships. When parents attempt to control the teen's behaviors, rebellion is often the outcome.






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