Which of the following is not a psychiatric criterion for mental illness?

a. An expression of behavior that causes distress to self or others
b. The condition must be categorical.
c. An impairment of functioning
d. The increased risk of lost freedom, pain, or death


Answer: B

Rationale: The behavior causes distress to self or others, impairs the ability to function, and increases the risk of injury, death, legal problem or punishment for breaking rules, or other detrimental consequences.

Psychology

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a. an overpowering superego. b. an unrestrained id. c. dominance of the pleasure principle. d. balance among the mental structures.

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