Which of the following represents a problem with conceptualizing behavior problems as mental "illness" or "disorder?"
A) making a diagnosis requires a clinician to compare a child's observed behavior to societal standards, which vary across contexts and cultures
B) there are not enough trained professionals to differentiate normal from abnormal behavior
C) they can only be treated with medicine, which school leaders are unable to prescribe
D) societal values deem mental illnesses and disorders to be detrimental to education

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Diagnosing mental illnesses or disorders often involves comparing an individual's behavior to societal norms, which can vary significantly across different contexts and cultures. This variability can make the conceptualization of behavior problems as mental "illness" or "disorder" problematic, as what is considered abnormal in one culture may be seen as normal in another.

Which of the Following Represents a Problem with Conceptualizing Behavior