Which of the Following Groups of Disorders Is Characterized by a Loss

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groups of disorders is characterized by a loss of contact with reality?

• A) schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
• B) somatoform disorders
• C) anxiety disorders
• D) personality disorders

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Definitions:

Temperaments

Inherent traits of a person's character and personality that influence how they interact with the environment and regulate their emotions.

Effortful Control

The capacity to regulate one's behavior, emotions, and thoughts in the pursuit of long-term goals, often in the face of external demands or distractions.

Extraversion/Surgency

A personality trait marked by outward energy, sociability, talkativeness, assertiveness, and a high level of engagement with the external world.

Negative Affectivity

A personality trait characterized by a tendency to experience negative emotions such as sadness, anxiety, and anger more frequently and intensely than others.