A new marine recruit at boot camp begins feeling sad and lonely. Although still able to go to classes and continue the basic training exercises, the recruit is feeling down much of the time and worries about what is happening.. Which part of the definition of abnormality applies to the recruit's situation?
A)Personal distress
B)Cultural factors
C)Impaired functioning
D)Violation of societal norms

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The recruit is experiencing personal distress, as they are feeling sad and lonely despite being able to continue with basic training exercises. This is a common criterion for abnormality, where the person is experiencing significant distress or impairment in their personal life. The other options do not seem to apply as much to this scenario.

A New Marine Recruit at Boot Camp Begins Feeling Sad