Maria believes that her dead grandmother occasionally speaks to her. In deciding if Maria has a mental illness or not, which of the following should first be evaluated?
a. How old is Maria?
b. Is Maria's belief consistent with the beliefs of her culture?
c. Do people in general consider Maria's belief abnormal?
d. Does her belief match any of the symptoms in the disorders in the DSM?
b. Is Maria's belief consistent with the beliefs of her culture?
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