Practically speaking, "abnormal" behavior means

A) any behavior that causes the person distress.
B) any behavior that causes us to consider our values.
C) any behavior that is "away from the normal" and causes distress.
D) unusual behaviors that are not consistent with the norms of the society in which they are displayed.


D

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