Most people feel comfortable interacting with a person with a mental illness when the
A) illness is seen as stemming from a controllable rather than an uncontrollable cause.
B) person's character, rather than genetic factors, caused the illness.
C) person with the illness is a friend.
D) person with the illness will be caring for a child.

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People generally feel comfortable interacting with someone with a mental illness when they know the person personally, such as being a friend or family member. This familiarity tends to override any stigma or discomfort associated with the illness. The other options (A, B, and D) are not reliable predictors of comfort levels in interacting with someone with a mental illness.

Most People Feel Comfortable Interacting with a Person with a Mental