Frances was diagnosed with a mental illness because she lost her job when she tested positive for marijuana use at a company that requires frequent random drug testing. From the criteria of identifying abnormal behavior, this is an example of _____.

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Frances losing her job and experiencing distress as a result of her marijuana use meets the criteria of personal dysfunction or distress, which is one of the criteria for identifying abnormal behavior according to psychological research. Infrequent occurrence, danger, and atypical behavior are also criteria for abnormal behavior, but they are not necessarily applicable to this particular scenario.

Frances Was Diagnosed with a Mental Illness Because She Lost