A problem with defining abnormal behavior in terms of deviation from statistical norms is that this definition
a. focuses only on very rare conditions.
b. focuses only on conditions that are actually relatively common.
c. does not specify how unusual the behavior must be to be considered abnormal.
d. only considers deviations that are harmful.
Answer: c.
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