All of the Following Are Necessary Conditions for the Diagnosis

question 131

Multiple Choice

All of the following are necessary conditions for the diagnosis of a personality disorder EXCEPT

• A) patient feelings of distress.
• B) pervasive pattern of behavior.
• C) maladaptive functioning.
• D) chronic course of behavior.

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Definitions:

Prosperity Phase

A period during an economic cycle characterized by high economic growth, employment, and consumer spending.

Recession Phase

An interval of economic downturn where commercial and manufacturing operations decrease, commonly indicated by two successive quarters of falling GDP.

Disinflation

A slowdown in the rate of increase of the general price level of goods and services in a nation's gross domestic product over time.

Labor Force

The total number of people who are both employed and actively seeking employment.