The Limitations of the Sharp Et Al

question 37

Multiple Choice

The limitations of the Sharp et al.(2015) study that were cited in your textbook included the fact that

• A) It focused exclusively on the six personality disorders that are described in Section II of the DSM.
• B) It did not focus on the ten personality disorders described in Section II of the DSM.
• C) It used an inpatient sample of subject, thus limiting the generalizability of the findings.
• D) All of these

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Definitions:

Self-verification

The process through which people seek to confirm and maintain their self-concept by soliciting feedback that aligns with their own views of themselves.

Honing an Image

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Dramaturgical Model

A perspective in sociology that describes social interactions as if they were part of a theatrical performance, with individuals acting out roles in front of an audience.

Role Play

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