In Defining a Mental Disorder, It Is Common to Consider

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Multiple Choice

In defining a mental disorder, it is common to consider all of the following EXCEPT whether a:

• A) person's behaviour violates cultural standards.
• B) person's behaviour is self-destructive or harmful to others.
• C) person's behaviour causes him or her to feel distressed.
• D) person is legally insane.

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Definitions:

Abnormal Behavior

Actions or behaviors that are deviant, maladaptive, or not culturally expected, and may be indicative of a psychological or mental disorder.

Greeks And Romans

Refers to the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome, known for their contributions to arts, philosophy, science, and the development of Western culture.

Madness

A term historically used to describe a range of mental health conditions; now more often referred to with specific diagnoses under mental illness.

Yin And Yang

A fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy, symbolizing the concept that all things exist as inseparable and contradictory opposites, like light and dark.