Holly Is a Peer Educator at Her University

question 211

Multiple Choice

Holly is a peer educator at her university. When people ask her what a mental disorder is, she tells them that according to the DSM-5,

• A)the label "mental disorder" is stigmatizing and should not be used.
• B)a mental disorder is the polar opposite of mental wellbeing.
• C)a mental disorder is defined by the person with the disorder - it is a highly subjective departure from one's natural state of being.
• D)no definition adequately specifies precise boundaries for the concept.

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Definitions:

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