The authors of your text prefer to use the term "psychological disorder" rather than "mental disorder" because___________.
A) the term "psychological disorder" puts the study of abnormal behavior squarely within the purview of the field of psychology.
B) the term psychological disorder carries less of a stigma.
C) the term psychological disorder implies that behavioral change is possible whereas mental disorder suggests a less malleable condition.
D) the term "mental disorder" implies some type of serious illness, whereas the term "psychological disorder" does not

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The term "psychological disorder" is preferred because it emphasizes the role of psychology in understanding and addressing abnormal behavior, situating the study and treatment of these disorders within the field of psychology.

The Authors of Your Text Prefer to Use the Term