Although most social scientists use the terms mental illness and mental disorder interchangeably, many medical professionals distinguish between the two. How do medical professionals make this distinction?
a. A mental disorder is a condition that makes it difficult or impossible for a person to cope with everyday life.
b. A mental illness is a condition that makes it difficult or impossible for a person to cope with everyday life.
c. A mental disorder is a condition that requires extensive treatment with medication, psychotherapy, and sometimes hospitalization.
d. Mental illness affects large numbers of people while mental disorders only affect a few people.
Answer: a. A mental disorder is a condition that makes it difficult or impossible for a person to cope with everyday life.
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