Regarding Personality Disorders,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 287

Multiple Choice

Regarding personality disorders,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Personality disorders are persistent,maladaptive personality patterns.
• B)Personality disorders typically emerge abruptly after a traumatic experience.
• C)The patterns of personality disorders often begin in adolescence or childhood.
• D)Schizoid,borderline,and obsessive-compulsive are three types of personality disorders.

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Definitions:

Modus Ponens

A form of deductive reasoning that allows one to conclude a certain proposition if a conditional statement (if-then) is true and its antecedent is true.

Modus Tollens

A form of logical argument where the denial of the consequent leads to the denial of the antecedent; typically structured as "If P, then Q. Not Q, therefore not P."

Hypothetical Syllogism

Hypothetical Syllogism is a form of logical argument comprising two conditional statements and a conclusion, based on the "if...then..." structure.

Fallacy

A mistaken belief or error in reasoning often resulting in a weak argument.