What is the basis for classifying a person as having a mental illness?
a. Behavior exhibited and the context
b. Response of society to the behavior
c. Ability of the patient to conform
d. Patient's history and previous behavior
ANS: A
A person is deemed to be mentally ill by the behavior exhibited and the context in which that behavior occurs.
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