After presenting characteristics of mental disorder,the text concludes that
A)research is needed to identify which characteristic is best.
B)different characteristics apply to various psychopathologies.
C)personal distress is the most useful characteristic.
D)together the characteristics give a partial definition of abnormality.

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The text presents several characteristics of mental disorder, including statistical rarity, impairment, personal distress, violation of norms, and unpredictability. However, it concludes that together these characteristics give a partial definition of abnormality, rather than any one being the single best characteristic or applying exclusively to one specific psychopathology. Therefore, option D is the best answer as it accurately reflects the overall argument of the text.

After Presenting Characteristics of Mental Disorder,the Text Concludes That