Which of the following is not an aspect of the definition of psychological disorders?
A) The atypical response element, which states that a deviation from normal behavior is evidence of a psychological disorder
B) The psychodynamic element, which suggests that abnormal behavior is the result of poor ego defense mechanisms
C) The distress element, in which personal discomfort signals the presence of a psychological disorder
D) The impairment in functioning element, which defines a psychological disorder based on a disruption in ability to carry out normal tasks

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The psychodynamic element is not a part of the definition of psychological disorders as it is a specific theoretical approach to understanding the causes of abnormal behavior, rather than a defining characteristic of such behavior. The other options are all aspects of the definition of psychological disorders.

Which of the Following Is Not an Aspect of the Definition