The DSM Definition of Mental Disorder Excludes Which of the Following

question 30

Multiple Choice

The DSM definition of mental disorder excludes which of the following?

• A)behaviors caused by personal distress
• B)beliefs and actions shared by a religious group
• C)impairment in social functioning
• D)behavior of which the individual is unaware

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Definitions:

Portable Personal Identity

An individual's sense of self that is consistent and carried with them across different social contexts and interactions.

Geographically Fixed

Referring to entities, phenomena, or activities that are stationary and tied to a specific physical location.

Secularisation

The process by which religious institutions, practices, and beliefs lose their social significance.

Mobilisation

The act of assembling and readying resources, groups, or individuals for action, especially in contexts of activism, military engagement, or emergency response.