A man recently learned that he has a mental illness.Since his diagnosis,he has begun to act according to the illness and in ways that he thinks others expect someone with a mental illness to act.Which theory of health and illness best explains his situation?

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Symbolic interactionism suggests that individuals develop their identities and behaviors through interactions with others and the meanings they attach to those interactions. In this scenario, the man's behavior is influenced by the social expectations and stigma attached to mental illness, which he has internalized and is attempting to act out.

A Man Recently Learned That He Has a Mental Illness