Which Is NOT an Area the DSM-5 Lists as Required

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT an area the DSM-5 lists as required to be affected by a personality disorder?

• A) intelligence
• B) cognition
• C) social interactions
• D) impulsivity

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