If an Individual Does Not Meet the Criteria for Any

question 44

Multiple Choice

If an individual does not meet the criteria for any of the DSM-5 personality disorders but still has significant difficulties in his or her sense of self and relationships together with pathological personality traits, a clinician may give a diagnosis of:

• A)personality disorder-trait specified.
• B)personality complex-trait specified.
• C)personality disorder-dimension specified.
• D)personality complex-dimension specified.

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Definitions:

Mobile Connections

Wireless telecommunications links, typically involving mobile phones or other portable devices, allowing access to the internet or other networks.

Disciplinary Notices

Official documents issued by an organization or institution to an individual or group for violating rules or standards.

Bad News

Unfavorable information or updates that may be disappointing or distressing to the recipient.