Personality Disorders Involve Stable and Enduring Patterns of Thought,feeling,and Behavior

question 12

Multiple Choice

Personality disorders involve stable and enduring patterns of thought,feeling,and behavior.But which of the following is NOT considered to be a defining feature of personality disorders,according to the American Psychiatric Association?

• A)Emergence during adolescence or early adulthood
• B)Deviation from cultural norms
• C)Pervasiveness and inflexibility across many areas of life
• D)Source of distress or impairment
• E)None of the above;these are all defining features of personality disorders

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Definitions:

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