Which is a limitation of "harmful dysfunctions" as a definition of mental disorder?
A)It ignores the personal suffering of disturbed individuals.
B)Many dysfunctional mechanisms are not harmful.
C)Harmful dysfunctions also have an impact on others.
D)The dysfunctional mechanisms are largely unknown.

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Many dysfunctional mechanisms are not harmful, so using only harm as a criterion for mental disorder would exclude many conditions that should be considered disorders.

Which Is a Limitation of "Harmful Dysfunctions" as a Definition