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Unit 1: Why Did She Do That? The Question of Psychology — Final exam

Question 5 • Personal Psychology 1

Bryan has visited two psychiatrists. One has diagnosed him with anxiety disorder, while the other insists he has a factitious disorder. Each psychiatrist has suggested a completely different treatment plan. This example shows that diagnoses are often what?

Answer
A
objective
B
comorbid
C
bipolar
D
subjective

Explanation

The psychiatrists interpret Bryan’s symptoms differently: one diagnoses anxiety disorder, and the other diagnoses factitious disorder. This disagreement, along with their different treatment plans, shows that diagnoses can involve subjective judgment rather than being entirely objective. The correct choice is subjective.

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