Morgan hears voices that others do not but is not distressed by them. This illustrates that:

A) distress must always be used to determine abnormality.
B) behavior that is not really dangerous can never be considered abnormal.
C) distress does not have to be present for a person's behavior to be considered abnormal.
D) behavior that is not distressful is not abnormal.

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Alton Crockett · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Distress is a common factor in determining abnormality, but its absence does not mean a behavior cannot be considered abnormal. Hearing voices that others do not can be indicative of a psychological disorder, such as schizophrenia, even if it does not cause distress to the individual. This highlights that abnormal behavior can be identified through other criteria, such as deviation from societal norms or maladaptive behavior.

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