A large category of psychiatric disorders in which the symptoms are distressing to the person, reality testing is within normal limits, and behavior does not violate gross social norms refers to:
A) dysphagia
B) neurosis
C) psychosis
D) pyromania

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The description given in the question matches the definition of neurosis, which is a category of psychiatric disorders where the individual experiences distress but still has a grip on reality and does not engage in behavior that blatantly violates social norms. Dysphagia refers to difficulty in swallowing, psychosis involves a break from reality, and pyromania is a specific type of impulse control disorder focused on setting fires.

A Large Category of Psychiatric Disorders in Which the Symptoms