Which of the following examples is most clearly abnormal according to the "subjective distress" definition of abnormality?

a. a mean, callous supervisor who remains unaware that his/her employees hate him/her
b. a librarian whose religious hallucinations interfere with her ability to work
c. a child whose IQ is below the cutoff point for mental retardation
d. a high-functioning accountant who feels depressed about several aspects of his/her life


D

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