Which of the following examples defines abnormal behavior in terms of deviation from ideal behavior?
A. Stephen is told he has a substance use disorder because he uses drugs more often than other people his age.
B. Bastien is told he has a substance use disorder because his drug use exceeds that of his hypothetical best self.
C. Jazmin is told she has a substance use disorder because her drug-related behavior is harming her health.
D. Amir is told he has a substance use disorder because he uses more drugs than is socially appropriate in his peer group.
Answer: B
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