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Lack of a Universal Definition for Psychological Disorders
Despite numerous efforts, no single, universally accepted definition for psychological disorders exists. This is because no single approach or set of criteria can adequately distinguish all cases of disorder from non-disorder, and there is no universal agreement on the precise boundary between what is considered disordered and what is not. This conceptual challenge highlights the complexity of defining mental illness.
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