Which Type of Disorders Are Best Characterized by Inflexible, Longstanding

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which type of disorders are best characterized by inflexible, longstanding, and maladaptive personality traits that cause significant functional impairment, subjective distress, or a combination of both?

• A) institutional
• B) anxiety
• C) personality
• D) somatoform

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Definitions:

Implied Meanings

The underlying or suggested meaning conveyed by a message, which might not be explicitly stated but understood through context or nonverbal cues.

Information Overload

The type of listening that happens when a listener is overwhelmed with incoming information and has to decide which information will be processed and remembered; this is a common cause of poor listening skills.

Selective Listening

The type of listening that happens when a listener deliberately chooses what he or she wants to pay attention to.

Red Flag Words

Words or phrases that indicate a potential problem or issue, often signaling caution or drawing attention to areas of concern.