Which Concepts Should a Nurse Identify as Being Included in the DSM-IV-TR

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which concepts should a nurse identify as being included in the DSM-IV-TR definition of personality? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Personality is an enduring pattern of perceiving.
• B)Personality is influenced by relationships between the environment and self.
• C)Personality is developed in sporadic stages that vary from person to person.
• D)Personality is influenced by a wide range of social and personal contexts.
• E)Personality is inborn and cannot be influenced by developmental progression.

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Definitions:

Sociocultural Theorists

Researchers or scholars who explore how society and culture influence human behavior and mental processes.

Rapid Social Change

Fast transformations in society that impact its structure, norms, and values.

Borderline Personality Disorder

A psychological disorder defined by fluctuating mood patterns, behaviors, and social interactions.

Suicide

Deliberately initiating one's own death.