After presenting characteristics of mental disorder,the text concludes that
A)research is needed to identify which characteristic is best.
B)different characteristics apply to various psychopathologies.
C)personal distress is the most useful characteristic.
D)together the characteristics give a comprehensive definition of abnormality.

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The text states that the various characteristics presented together give a comprehensive definition of abnormality. Therefore, the best choice is D. The text does not suggest that research is needed to identify the best characteristic, nor does it indicate that different characteristics apply to different psychopathologies. While personal distress is discussed as a useful characteristic, it is not identified as the most useful.

After Presenting Characteristics of Mental Disorder,the Text Concludes That