Lisa has just been fired from her new job for consistently arriving 2 hours late for work. Lisa tries to explain that she must often drive back home to ensure that all the doors are locked and that no appliances have been left on. Lisa's condition is abnormal from the ________ definition.

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Lisa's behavior is maladaptive because it is affecting her ability to maintain employment and functioning in society. Her behavior is not socially deviant or causing her subjective discomfort, and it is not solely related to situational context.

Lisa Has Just Been Fired from Her New Job for Consistently