In Comparing Psychodynamic and Learning Theories About Personality Disorders, ______

question 139

Multiple Choice

In comparing psychodynamic and learning theories about personality disorders, ______.

• A) they are both grounded in theory rather than direct observations of family interactions that presaged the development of personality disorders
• B) psychodynamic theory is grounded in theory but learning theories are grounded in direct observation
• C) learning theories are grounded in theory but psychodynamic theory is grounded in direct observation
• D) they are both grounded in direct observations of family interactions that presaged the development of personality disorders

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Definitions:

Axis I

was used in the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition) to classify most major mental health disorders, including mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders.

Personality Disorder

A mental disorder defined by persistent patterns of maladaptive behavior, thought, and internal experience.

Antisocial Personality

A personality disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of disregard for, or violation of, the rights of others.

Time Course

The progression or sequence of events or states over a period of time, often used to describe the dynamics of processes in various contexts.