Personality Disorders Generally ________ Across the Life Span

question 37

Multiple Choice

Personality disorders generally ________ across the life span.

• A) are responsive to therapy and become less severe
• B) are stable
• C) get worse
• D) become less severe

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Definitions:

Path-Goal Theory

A leadership theory that suggests leaders can increase subordinate satisfaction and performance by clarifying paths to goals and removing obstacles to performance.

Trait Approach

A theory in psychology that suggests individual personalities are composed of broad dispositions, or traits, which influence behavior.

Fiedler's Contingency Theory

A leadership theory proposing that effective group performance depends on the proper match between a leader’s style of interacting with subordinates and the degree to which the situation gives control to the leader.

Path-Goal Theory

A leadership theory that suggests leaders should adjust their leadership style based on the needs of their followers to help them achieve their goals.