What is problematic about the use of the term abnormal?
A. Mental illness exhibits symptoms of mental disorders that vary in duration and severity.
B. Multiple definitions of abnormality fail to distinguish between desirable and undesirable behavior.
C. Not all symptoms and problems in living are caused by mental disorders.
D. People are not always sensitive about the language used to characterize mental disorders.
Answer: B
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