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Did Szasz believe that mental illnesses are verified by biological or chemical tests?

  • Yes, he Did

  • No, he Didn't

  • Only in Severe Cases

  • Only in Mild Cases

Answer

**Answer: No.** Szasz argued that mental illnesses are not biological diseases and cannot be verified through biological or chemical tests. Instead, he believed that mental illnesses are social constructs and that the concept of mental illness is used to control and stigmatize individuals who deviate from societal norms.
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