The Reason That Personality Disorders Are Coded on Axis II

question 56

Multiple Choice

The reason that personality disorders are coded on axis II of DSM-IV-TR is that

• A) they relate to extreme deficits in functioning.
• B) there is a relationship between personality disorder and mental retardation.
• C) they are biological in nature.
• D) they relate to more ingrained and permanent features than other disorders.

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Definitions:

Meninges

Three protective membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord, comprising the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

Reciprocal Innervation

A neurological process where the activation of one muscle is accompanied by the relaxation of its antagonist muscle.

Stretch Reflex

A muscle reflex that responds to the stretching within the muscle, automatically contracting the muscle in response to its stretching in order to protect the muscle from over-stretching.

Patellar Tendon

The tendon that connects the patella (kneecap) with the tibia (shinbone), playing a key role in knee extension.