A man describes himself as someone who "shoots himself in the foot" and inevitably hinders his own goal-seeking behavior, but he is concerned that he interferes with the goals of family members as well
This man's behavior may be validly labeled abnormal according to the
a. distress or disability criterion of abnormality.
b. irrationality criterion of abnormality.
c. maladaptiveness criterion of abnormality.
d. members of his family.
Answer: c. maladaptiveness criterion of abnormality.
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