A Male College Student Begins Feeling Sad and Lonely

Multiple Choice

A male college student begins feeling sad and lonely. Although still able to go to classes and work at his job, he finds himself feeling down much of the time and worrying about what is happening to him. Which part of the definition of abnormality applies to his situation?

A) Personal distress
B) Cultural factors
C) Impaired functioning
D) Violation of societal norms