Question

functional means that:

a. a person has a mental disorder that is being treated in an institution.

b. a person needs help in order to function.

c. a person can live life without being kept in a hospital or other institution.

d. a person can function despite a disorder.

Explanation:

In the context of mental health (a subfield of Psychology, under Social Science), the term "functional" regarding a person with a disorder typically means they are able to carry out daily activities and function in life even though they have a disorder. Option A focuses on institutional treatment, B on needing help to function, and C on not being in an institution, none of which capture the core meaning of "functional" as being able to function despite the disorder as D does.

Answer:

D. a person can function despite a disorder.