Question

which of the following statements about the causes of mental illness is not true?
it is not the consequence of poor parenting or bad behavior.
it is not the result of personal weakness or deficits in personality.
it is not caused by poverty.
experiences a person has as a child play no role in causing mental disorders.

Explanation:

• Mental illness is not caused by poor parenting, bad behavior, personal weakness, or personality deficits, so the first two statements are true.
• Poverty can be a contributing environmental factor to mental illness, but it is not a direct sole cause, so the third statement is true.
• Adverse childhood experiences (such as trauma, neglect, or abuse) are well-documented risk factors for developing mental disorders later in life, so the claim that childhood experiences play no role is false.

Answer:

Experiences a person has as a child play no role in causing mental disorders.