Ramon, 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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Ramon's difficulty in talking to groups is causing him subjective discomfort, as he feels worthless and miserable, and is also affecting his ability to function normally in his chosen career. Both of these criteria are useful in analyzing his case. The other criteria (statistical rarity and deviance from social norms) are not as relevant in this situation.

Ramon, a Graduate Student, Has Difficulty Talking to Groups