If Marty is exhibiting maladaptive behavior, we would expect him to
a. exhibit behavior that is culturally relative but statistically rare.
b. show social nonconforming behavior that may or may not be statistically rare.
c. show a lack of consistent happiness and sociability in his life.
d. have an underlying psychological or biological dysfunction that makes it difficult for him to meet the demands of day-to-day life.
ANSWER: d
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