Personality Disorders That Have Developed Over Time:​

question 45

Multiple Choice

Personality disorders that have developed over time:​

• A)​Successful treatment is most difficult
• B)​Can be successfully treated during the career choice process
• C)​Are treated after diagnosis using at least two to three interventions
• D)​Are not a major concern for career counselors

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Definitions:

Cyclothymic Disorder

Cyclothymic disorder is a mood disorder characterized by periods of hypomanic symptoms as well as periods of depressive symptoms that are not severe enough to qualify as bipolar disorder.

Mood Swings

Rapid and often extreme fluctuations in one's emotional state, affecting a person's mood over relatively short periods of time.

Early 20s

A period in human life ranging from ages 20 to 29, often associated with the transition to full adulthood and independence.

Bipolar Disorder

An emotional health issue distinguished by significant mood oscillations, ranging from high (mania or hypomania) to low (depression) states.