Social Work Masters Exam Prep

Category - Development

Mental disorders are commonly caused by developmental processes. Experience, genetics and environmental contexts come into play. Most psychological or behavioral patterns are related to a disability or distress. In extreme cases, involuntary detention may be court ordered. What proportion of people will experience a mental disorder in their lives?`
  1. 1 in 50
  2. 1 in 1000
  3. 1 in 3
  4. 1 in 100
Explanation
Answer: C - 1 in 3 people will suffer from mental disorders at some point in their life. Psychotherapy and psychiatric medications are the two main treatments. The cause is thought to be disorders of the brain circuits during development stages.
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