While abnormality is defined by the perspective you are examining it with, the main standard society uses to judge abnormal behavior is ________.
A) the person's success in meeting societal expectations for performance in work, school, and in social relationships
B) the person's experience of inner distress
C) an individual's personal sense of well-being
D) whether behavior conforms to what is socially expected

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Society uses social norms and expectations as the main standard to judge abnormal behavior. What is considered abnormal is behavior that deviates from what is socially expected or accepted. While factors such as personal distress and functioning are important considerations in abnormality, they are secondary to societal standards.

While Abnormality Is Defined by the Perspective You Are Examining