Jose has recently been experiencing random thoughts of hurting others, which usually involves those individuals to whom Jose has close emotional ties. These thoughts have been creating a substantial amount of personal distress for Jose. Is this an example of abnormal behavior?
a. No; personal distress is just one of several criteria for labeling a behavior as abnormal.
b. No; this is an excellent example of criminal, not abnormal, behavior.
c. Yes; personal distress in and of itself defines a behavior as abnormal.
d. Yes; any though or behavior involving violence towards others indicates abnormal behavior.
a. No; personal distress is just one of several criteria for labeling a behavior as abnormal.
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