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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Definitions:

α-Halogenation

A chemical process where a hydrogen atom in an organic molecule is replaced by a halogen atom through substitution.

Acid

An acid is a substance that can donate a hydrogen ion (H+) to another substance and is typically characterized by a sour taste and the ability to turn blue litmus red.

Acid-Catalyzed

A type of chemical reaction that is sped up in the presence of an acid, which acts as a catalyst.

α-Bromination

The addition of a bromine atom to the alpha position of a carbonyl compound in organic chemistry, often used in synthesis reactions.