Many Personality Disorders Are Essentially Milder Forms of Axis I

question 84

True/False

Many personality disorders are essentially milder forms of Axis I disorders.

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Definitions:

Dementia

A broad term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life, typically involving memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving, or language.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by a long-term pattern of disregarding or violating the rights of others.

Deinstitutionalization

The policy or practice of reducing the population of individuals living in institutional settings (such as psychiatric hospitals) by providing community-based alternatives for care.

Pharmacological Revolution

The significant advancements and changes in the development and use of drugs and medications to treat various illnesses, starting around the mid-20th century.