Psychiatrists and psychologists label behavior as disordered when it is

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The most commonly used criteria for labeling behavior as a psychological disorder by psychiatrists and psychologists is the presence of deviance from cultural norms or expectations, distress or dysfunction for the individual, and/or impairment in social or occupational functioning. Therefore, option C provides the best description of the criteria for a behavior to be considered a disorder. Option A may describe some types of disorders but is not an all-encompassing definition. Option B describes behaviors that may be unfavorable but not necessarily disordered. Option D may apply to some disorders, but not all, and does not address the criteria of deviance or distress/dysfunction.

Psychiatrists and Psychologists Label Behavior as Disordered When It Is