Patterns of behavioral, cognitive, emotional, or physical symptoms shown by an individual are defined as ____.
A) psychological disorders
B) defiance of norms
C) disobedience
D) distress

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Patterns of behavioral, cognitive, emotional, or physical symptoms that cause significant distress or impairment in functioning are defined as psychological disorders. Defiance of norms or disobedience alone does not necessarily indicate a psychological disorder, and distress alone is not enough to define a disorder without the accompanying symptoms.

Patterns of Behavioral, Cognitive, Emotional, or Physical Symptoms Shown by an Individual