Dr. Smith is working with a client who has to arrange and rearrange her food on her plate after each bite. Although her client does not find this behaviour strange, other people find it odd. The definition of abnormality applicable to this client is

A) statistically unusual behaviour.
B) violating the norms of society.
C) distress to self and others.
D) personal dysfunction.
E) expert diagnosis.

Statistically Unusual

Describes something that deviates significantly from the average or norm in a statistical analysis.

Personal Dysfunction

Impairment in an individual's normal functioning across personal, social, or occupational domains, often due to psychological causes.

Expert Diagnosis

The process by which a healthcare professional with specialized knowledge determines the nature of a disease or condition.