Unit 1: Why Did She Do That? The Question of Psychology — Final exam
Question 48 • Personal Psychology 1
“I don’t want you to give my daughter any kind of diagnosis,” the father of a teenager tells his daughter’s psychologist. “I don’t want any kind of label on her. Just work with her until she feels better.” What response is the psychologist MOST likely to make?
Answer
A
“Without a diagnosis, your insurer is unlikely to pay for her therapy.”
B
“People who don’t have diagnoses often face stigma from others.”
C
“I don’t need to make a diagnosis to come up with an effective treatment plan.”
D
“My code of ethics requires me to provide a diagnosis within five sessions.”