Consider the statement, "A behavior pattern in an individual that is associated with distress or disability, and is not merely an expectable response to common stressors or losses." This is most consistent with the definition of abnormal behavior of ____.
A) humanistic psychologists
B) the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
C) cultural relativists
D) the National Institute of Mental Health

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The statement aligns with the definition of abnormal behavior as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The DSM emphasizes behaviors that are associated with distress or disability and are not normal reactions to life's events.

Consider the Statement, "A Behavior Pattern in an Individual That