Asked by Professional Business on Sep 22, 2024

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Until 1973, ________ was included in the DSM as a mental illness.

A) self-defeating personality disorder
B) menstruation
C) hysteria
D) homosexuality

DSM

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a manual by the American Psychiatric Association used as a standard classification of mental disorders.

Mental Illness

A broad spectrum of conditions impacting mental health, influencing emotions, thought processes, and actions.

Homosexuality

A sexual orientation characterized by a romantic or sexual attraction to individuals of the same sex.

  • Recognize and differentiate various mental health issues and the historical contexts surrounding them.
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Kaylie Welch4 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Homosexuality was considered a mental illness until 1973 when it was removed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) by the American Psychiatric Association.