Patterns of inner experience and behavior are thought to reflect the presence of a psychological disorder if they
are highly atypical
lead to significant distress and impairment in one’s life
embarrass one’s friends and/or family
violate the norms of one’s culture

lead to significant distress and impairment in one’s life

Explanation:

The abnormal thoughts, behaviors, and feelings which start to hamper the life of an individual are considered to be psychological disorders. The inner experiences and abnormal behaviors start to hamper the life and health of the individual. It also affects the social life of the individual. Psychological disturbances make the individual feel disturbed.

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