Maria is a retired factory worker who lives with anxiety. Due to the fear of having anxiety attacks, she does not leave her house. This makes her feel trapped in her home, which creates an enormous sense of discomfort for Maria. Which criterion would be most appropriate in deciding whether Maria's case represents an example of abnormality?

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Maria's case meets the criterion of subjective distress as she experiences discomfort due to her anxiety and avoidance behavior, which affects her daily functioning and quality of life. The other criteria such as statistical rarity, societal disapproval, and cultural relativity do not apply to her case.

Maria Is a Retired Factory Worker Who Lives with Anxiety