A person who takes a sociocultural approach to understanding mental health disorders is most likely to argue that distinguishing "normal" and "abnormal" behavior requires:
A. attending to environmental factors surrounding each individual.
B. recognizing every individual's basic psychological needs.
C. evaluating the expectations and assumptions underlying an individual's behavior.
D. identifying the factors that lead to behavior as well as the consequences of the behavior.
Answer: A
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