Which of the Following Plays an Important Role in Justifying

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following plays an important role in justifying the inclusion of personality disorders in DSM?

• A)All of these disorders have similar genetic etiologies.
• B)The presence of pathological personality traits in adolescence is associated with the development of other mental disorders.
• C)All of these disorders are related to an early history of either sexual abuse or family problems.
• D)The personality characteristics are all reflections of either excesses or deficiencies in neurotransmitter levels.

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Definitions:

Microsystem

In the context of ecological systems theory, a pattern of activities, roles, and interpersonal relations experienced by an individual in a given setting with immediate context.

Psychosocial Development

A framework by Erik Erikson that describes eight stages of human development, each characterized by a different psychological crisis that needs resolution.

Cohort

A cohort is a group of individuals who share a common characteristic or experience within a defined period, often studied to identify statistical correlations in longitudinal research.

Psychosexual Development

A theory by Sigmund Freud that proposes individual psychological development is driven by a series of stages centered on erogenous zones.