Rachel teaches in the second grade and suspects that two students in her class have behavioral problems. Although she works fervently to keep the class running smoothly, the students' behaviors continually disrupts the learning environment. When the two students blurt out the answers before being called upon, push others in line, or constantly get out of their seats, other students become distracted and irritated. According to which criterion will these students' behaviors might be considered abnormal?

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The criterion that best fits the described situation is distress. The disruptive behavior of the two students causes distress to other students who are trying to learn, which is indicative of abnormal behavior. Cultural relativism is not relevant in this situation as it pertains to cultural differences in behavior. Mental illness is also not necessarily applicable as it is not specified that the students have a diagnosed mental illness. Gender relativism is not relevant in this situation as it pertains to gender differences in behavior.

Rachel Teaches in the Second Grade and Suspects That Two