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Feminist therapists do not use diagnostic labels, or use them reluctantly, for all of the following reasons except that:

A. They focus on the individual's symptoms and not the social factors that cause distress and dysfunctional behavior.
B. They reflect the inappropriate application of power in the therapeutic relationship.
C. They focus on the social factors that cause dysfunctional behavior.
D. They are part of a system developed mainly within psychiatry, an institution that reinforces dominant cultural norms, and may become an instrument of oppression.

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Final answer:

Feminist therapists do not use diagnostic labels because they focus on the social factors that cause dysfunctional behavior and believe that diagnostic labels can overlook the impact of social factors and individual experiences.

Step-by-step explanation:

Feminist therapists do not use diagnostic labels, or use them reluctantly, for several reasons. However, one of the reasons they do not use diagnostic labels is that they focus on the social factors that cause dysfunctional behavior. They believe that using diagnostic labels can overlook the impact of social factors and individual experiences on a person's distress and behavior. Instead, they aim to address the social factors that contribute to distress and promote true equality.

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