What Is the Difference Between Personality Disorders and Other Psychological

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Essay

What is the difference between personality disorders and other psychological disorders (e.g., mood disorders)? Why is there more disagreement in the mental health profession regarding the categorization of personality disorders?

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Definitions:

Levinson

A psychologist known for his theory on adult development, outlining stages and transitions across the lifespan, including early adult transition and mid-life crisis.

Age-Denying Behaviors

Actions undertaken to resist or minimize the appearance or effects of aging.

Developmental Task

A milestone or an achievement that an individual is expected to accomplish within a specific stage of development as part of the growth process.

Robert Havighurst

An American psychologist and educator known for his research on human development and aging, and for proposing the theory of developmental tasks.