Abnormal behavior is defined as
a. pattern of thoughts that are not common
b. pattern of behavior passed on through families
c. pattern of thoughts that can lead to a problem
d. pattern of behavior that causes people significant distress

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The correct answer is d. pattern of behaviour that causes people significant distress. People usually confuse abnormal behavior with unusual behavior, but behaving in a way which out of the ordinary does not necessarily mean that a person suffers from a mental or psychological disorder. Abnormal behavior is often indicative of mental and psychological disorders. According to the The Encyclopedia of Clinical Psychology, a psychological disorder is defined as an "ongoing dysfunctional pattern of thought, emotion, and behavior that causes significant distress, and is considered deviant in that person's culture or society".