The criterion that a particular behavior be atypical or not culturally expected is insufficient to define abnormality because
A) behavior that occurs infrequently is considered abnormal in every culture.
B) society is less willing to tolerate eccentricity in people who are productive.
C) behaviors vary very little from one culture to another.
D) many people behave in ways that deviate from the average, but this doesn't mean that they have a disorder.

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Just because someone behaves in a way that is not typical or expected in their culture does not necessarily mean they have a mental disorder. Many people deviate from the average or cultural norms without experiencing significant distress or impairment. Additionally, there is significant variability in cultural norms and expectations, and what may be considered abnormal in one culture may be perfectly acceptable in another.

The Criterion That a Particular Behavior Be Atypical or Not