Nicholas is a man whom the local college students all think of as eccentric.Each day he stands on campus,smiling at people as they walk by,and he is known for his ever-present greeting of "Good luck!" In fact,the students at this campus have come to refer to him as "Good Luck Nick." Nobody knows if he has a home or if he is destitute,but Nicholas never asks for anything.Which of the four criteria of mental illness might Nicholas satisfy?
A)inability to function normally
B)social norm deviance
C)subjective discomfort
D)objective discomfort

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Nicholas may satisfy the criterion of social norm deviance because his behavior deviates from what is considered typical or normal in society. His constant smiling and greeting of "Good luck!" may be seen as unusual or eccentric by others. However, without further information, it is difficult to determine if he meets any of the other criteria for mental illness.

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