How does DSM-IV-TR deal with the concept of "insanity"?
a. It is not defined in the DSM-IV-TR.
b. It is defined as behavior that is agreed upon by professionals to be psychotic.
c. It is defined as behavior that is rare, maladaptive, injurious to the self or others, and culturally unacceptable.
d. Different definitions of insanity are given, each keyed to a specific psychopathological disorder.
Answer: a. It is not defined in the DSM-IV-TR.
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