According to the DSM-5, which of the following are requirements that must be met for a syndrome to be considered a mental disorder?
a. There must be sufficient evidence that the symptoms represent a dysfunction in the processes underlying mental functioning.
b. The dysfunction must cause harm to the person in regard to psychological functioning that is clinically significant.
c. The syndrome must be behavioral or psychological in nature and culturally sanctioned
d. All of the above are requirements that must be met for a syndrome to be considered a mental disorder
e. a and c
f. a and b
f,
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