Personality Disorders in the DSM Are Particularly Problematic for Women

question 44

Multiple Choice

Personality disorders in the DSM are particularly problematic for women because

• A) it is more difficult to be a woman in society than it is to be a man.
• B) women are seen as having more flawed personalities than men.
• C) if women have a psychological problem, it is seen as part of their personality.
• D) gender stereotypes are associated with many of the personality disorders.
• E) more and more women are being diagnosed with traditionally "masculine" personality disorders.

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