Marcus Has a Personality Disorder

question 17

Multiple Choice

Marcus has a personality disorder.Based on this information alone,what can be assumed?

• A)the onset of the disorder occurred in middle age.
• B)he has one of two forms of the disorder,according to the DSM-IV-TR.
• C)the problem developed suddenly and could be classified as acute.
• D)his behaviour is inflexible and maladaptive.

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Definitions:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

A form of cognitive-behavioral therapy aimed at teaching skills to manage emotional distress, improve interpersonal relationships, and live mindfully.

Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder marked by patterns of ongoing instability in moods, behavior, self-image, and functioning.

Eclectic or Multimodal Therapy

A therapeutic approach that combines techniques from various therapeutic modalities to tailor treatment to a client's individual needs.

Psychodynamic Therapies

A group of therapies that focus on unconscious processes as they are manifested in an individual's present behavior, aiming at self-awareness and understanding of the influence of the past on present behavior.