Question

Jane is wary of those who suffer from psychological disorders because she believes that they are aggressive and violent. She also thinks they are more likely to commit crimes than those in the general population that do not suffer from a psychological disorder. What would you say to Jane to convince her that she is mistaken in her assumptions?

Answer 1

First of all, it is important to tell Jane that people who suffer from psychological disorders can have lives that are positive and happy. It would also be important to show her recent research into psychological disorders and deviance, as well as the criminal rates of people with psychological disorders. All of these would go a long way towards convincing her that she is mistaken in her assumptions.