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What is included in the APA’s definition of a psychological disorder?

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According to the APA (American Psychology Association) a psychological disorder is a condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

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any condition characterized by cognitive and emotional disturbances, abnormal behaviors, impaired functioning, or any combination of these. Such disorders cannot be accounted for solely by environmental circumstances and may involve physiological, genetic, chemical, social, and other factors.

That’s the exact definition of a physchological disorder according to the APA
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