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What does the concept of mental health entail according to the text?
Satisfying interpersonal relationships, effective behavior and coping, positive self-concept, and emotional stability
How is mental health viewed from a medical standpoint based on the text?
Freedom from pain, gross pathology, and disability
How is mental health defined from a cultural viewpoint?
Capacity to be competent in social role performance within a wide range of behavior
What does the process concept of mental health focus on according to the text?
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How is 'insanity' defined in legal terms according to the text?
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Which aspect is NOT a component of mental health as defined in the text?
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What is the significance of self-awareness according to the text's definition of mental health?
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How does the DSM IV contribute to understanding mental health, based on the text?
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What does the concept of 'acting, interacting, coping, and adapting' refer to in relation to mental health?
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Why is mental health considered a lifelong process according to the text?
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