Dave,a graduate student,has difficulty talking to groups.Unfortunately,he has chosen a career in which he must speak to large groups of people.The night before a presentation,he tosses and turns,and the resulting lack of sleep makes the situation worse.When he makes a presentation,he often becomes confused and stumbles over his words.As a result,he feels worthless and miserable.Which two criteria of abnormal behavior are most useful in analyzing this case?
A)inability to function normally and statistical rarity
B)subjective discomfort and inability to function normally
C)statistical rarity and deviance from social norms
D)deviance from social norms and subjective discomfort

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Dave's condition meets the criteria of subjective discomfort, as he feels worthless and miserable when speaking in front of crowds. Additionally, his inability to function normally in his chosen career due to his fear of speaking to large groups is also evident. The other criteria (statistical rarity and deviance from social norms) do not apply to this case.

Dave,a Graduate Student,has Difficulty Talking to Groups