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What is one characteristic used to define mental disorder according to the passage?
What is one characteristic used to define mental disorder according to the passage?
Which of the following is an example of a mental disorder that does not necessarily cause distress?
Which of the following is an example of a mental disorder that does not necessarily cause distress?
According to the passage, which of the following is an example of disability caused by a mental disorder?
According to the passage, which of the following is an example of disability caused by a mental disorder?
The passage states that disability alone cannot be used to define mental disorder. Why?
The passage states that disability alone cannot be used to define mental disorder. Why?
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Which of the following is an example of a behavior that causes distress but is not considered a mental disorder?
Which of the following is an example of a behavior that causes distress but is not considered a mental disorder?
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What is one characteristic of mental disorders mentioned in the passage that is not personal distress or disability?
What is one characteristic of mental disorders mentioned in the passage that is not personal distress or disability?
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Which of the following is NOT an essential characteristic of the DSM's definition of mental disorder?
Which of the following is NOT an essential characteristic of the DSM's definition of mental disorder?
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According to the passage, why is it difficult to define mental disorder using a single characteristic?
According to the passage, why is it difficult to define mental disorder using a single characteristic?
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Which of the following statements is true about the DSM's definition of mental disorder?
Which of the following statements is true about the DSM's definition of mental disorder?
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According to the passage, which edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is scheduled for release in May 2013?
According to the passage, which edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is scheduled for release in May 2013?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a key characteristic of the definition of mental disorder?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a key characteristic of the definition of mental disorder?
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What does Figure 1.2 in the text illustrate?
What does Figure 1.2 in the text illustrate?
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