Tom displays very odd behavior. He wears a heavy parka and mittens during the summer and lectures from the steps of City Hall about upcoming invasions by men from outer space. Tom MOST likely has a psychological disorder since his behavior meets the criterion of
a. deviance.
b. maladaptive behavior.
c. personal distress.
d. cognitive confusion.
A
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