According to your textbook, which of the following is a potentially powerful benefit of labeling people with mental disorders?
A. It can promote greater levels of empathy and understanding.
B. It can get them more disability benefits.
C. It can get them reduced responsibility at work while still earning the same pay.
D. It can aid them in lawsuits against those who have caused their particular conditions.
Answer: A
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