According to Balsis, Which of the Following BEST Describes Why

question 8

Multiple Choice

According to Balsis, which of the following BEST describes why older adults are less likely to be diagnosed with a personality disorder than are younger adults?

• A) the symptoms of personality disorder dissipate with age
• B) younger adults are overdiagnosed with personality disorders
• C) the symptoms of personality disorders are masked by Alzheimer's disease
• D) the diagnostic criteria aren't suitable for older adults

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Definitions:

Diagnosing Sexual Dysfunctions

The process of identifying issues related to sexual function, desire, performance, and satisfaction through medical and psychological assessments.

Conditioning

A process of behavior modification by which a subject comes to associate a desired behavior with a previously unrelated stimulus.

Hypersexuality

A significantly increased appetite for sexual activity, which may lead to distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

Behavioural Addiction

A form of addiction that involves a compulsion to engage in a rewarding non-substance-related behavior despite adverse consequences.