Which of the Maladaptive Personality Traits Proposed for the DSM-V

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the maladaptive personality traits proposed for the DSM-V bears the closest resemblance to low extraversion in the Big Five?

• A) psychoticism
• B) antagonism
• C) disinhibition
• D) detachment

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Definitions:

Telegraphic

Refers to a concise and clear way of communication, often highlighting only essential information, similar to old telegraph messages.

Telegraphic Speech

A stage in language development where young children use simple, concise sentences that typically include only essential words and omit smaller, less critical ones, resembling telegraphic messages.

Language Development

The process by which individuals acquire the capacity to perceive, produce, and use words to understand and communicate.

One-word Stage

A developmental stage in early childhood where children primarily use single words to communicate needs, desires, or observations.