Question

Last week, Becky read that labels can bias perceptions, so she does not support placing diagnostic labels on psychological problems. If you were trying to convince her that these types of labels do have benefits, you might tell her that mental health professionals use labels to____.A. communicate about their clientsB. comprehend the underlying causes of psychological problemsC. choose the most effective course of treatment.D. all choices are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is: All choices are correct.

Explanation:

Mental health professionals use labels not to stigmatize or categorize individuals. The goal of mental health professionals when using diagnostic manuals such as the DSM-5 and placing diagnostic labels on their patients is to facilitate the communication between mental health professionals. Having a language in common facilitates the communication between social workers, psychiatrists, clinical psychologists.

While labeling may seem to stigmatize, it helps in the comprehension of the underlying causes of psychological problems, the symptoms, the predisposition factors, the course of the condition, and so on.

And lastly, using diagnostic labels helps clinicians and mental health professionals choose the most effective course of treatment. Certain disorders are treated in a considerably different way than others.

In conclusion, the correct answer is: D. All choices are correct.