Which of the Following Is NOT a Problem with the Current

question 234

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a problem with the current system for the classification of personality disorders?

• A)There remain nagging questions about the reliability and validity of the diagnoses of personality disorders.
• B)There is not enough overlap among the various categories of personality disorders.
• C)The present classification system blurs the distinction between normal and abnormal variations in personality.
• D)Some of the categories of personality disorders may have underlying sexist biases.

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Definitions:

Social Perception

The process by which people form impressions of and make inferences about other people and situations in their social environment.

Gender

The sense of being male or female.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that regulate the activity of cells or organs, involved in a wide range of bodily functions.

Brain Size

The physical dimensions or volume of the brain, which can vary significantly between species and individuals, sometimes correlated with cognitive abilities.