In defining a mental disorder, it is common to consider all of the following EXCEPT ________
a. whether a person's behavior violates cultural standards.
b. whether a person is legally insane.
c. whether a person's behavior causes him or her to feel distressed.
d. whether a person's behavior is self-destructive or harmful to others.
Answer: b
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