The disadvantage of having premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) considered as a psychological illness is that ____
a. it brings unwanted attention to female reproductive health issues in general
b. most women will perceive that they have the disorder, when in fact they do not
c. it pathologizes the normal female reproductive process
d. health insurance companies are less likely to cover medical expenses for psychological illnesses
ANS: C
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