Question

Thomas szasz asserted that mental illness is a fictional creation that society uses to control and change people who do not conform to its preferred norms. which psychological perspective is consistent with his viewpoint?

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: Sociopolitical

Sociopolitical perspective refers to a psychological perspective that explain human behaviour after considering both the social situation where people grow up along with governmental system that implemented within the society. It views the role of both families and the power holder as the main factors that shape how people think.