The Behavioral Patterns of Individuals with Personality Disorders

question 111

Multiple Choice

The behavioral patterns of individuals with personality disorders

• A) are thought to be relatively consistent over time, with little adaptation to new kinds of experiences.
• B) are remarkable in their tendency to shift dramatically from one kind of disorder to another.
• C) tend to fluctuate over time.
• D) tend to normalize with experience as an individual matures.

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