An Interesting Facet of Personality Disorders Is That They Cause

question 29

Multiple Choice

An interesting facet of personality disorders is that they cause

• A) distress for the patients but not for those who interact with them.
• B) distress for those who interact with patients but not necessarily for the patients themselves.
• C) distress for both the patients and those who interact with them.
• D) no distress for either the patients or those who interact with them.

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Definitions:

Amnesiac

An individual suffering from amnesia, the loss of memory about events or information that is typically known, often due to injury or psychological trauma.

Concordance Rate

A statistical measure used in genetics that indicates the likelihood of two individuals with a shared genetic condition both exhibiting that condition.

Twin Pairs

Two offspring born from the same pregnancy, which can be identical or fraternal, used in studies to understand the role of genetics and environment.

Psychological Disorders

Refer to various conditions characterized by patterns of behavior, thoughts, or emotions that are distressing, disruptive, or harmful to oneself or others, and significantly deviate from cultural norms.