Dave,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 behaviour are most useful in analyzing this case?

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The two criteria of abnormal behavior that are most useful in analyzing this case are subjective discomfort and impairment in normal functioning. Dave experiences subjective discomfort due to his fear of speaking to large groups, and this fear also impairs his normal functioning as it greatly impacts his ability to perform his job. The other criteria listed (statistical rarity and deviance from social norms) do not apply to this case as fear of public speaking is a relatively common fear and is not considered deviant behavior.

Dave,a Graduate Student,has Difficulty Talking to Groups