Which of the Following Categories Is Considered When Evaluating a Child

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following categories is considered when evaluating a child with a pervasive developmental disorder?

• A)Communication delays or abnormalities
• B)Difficulties with social reciprocity or interactions with people
• C)Patterns of unusual or repetitive behaviors
• D)All of the above.

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Definitions:

Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by pervasive instability in moods, behavior, self-image, and functioning.

Pathological Personality Traits

Enduring, maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, exhibited across many contexts and deviating markedly from those accepted by the individual's culture.

Negative Affectivity

A dimension of personality characterized by negative mood states.

Borderline Personality Disorder

A psychiatric condition marked by irregular temperaments, actions, and interpersonal connections.