What Did Cohen and Colleagues Find When They Surveyed Adolescents

question 79

Multiple Choice

What did Cohen and colleagues find when they surveyed adolescents to study the prevalence of personality disorders?

• A) Personality disorders were almost non-existent.
• B) The most common personality disorder in the sample was antisocial personality disorder.
• C) Fewer than half the adolescents who originally met the diagnostic criteria still did so two years later.
• D) If strictly applied, the criteria would lead to a diagnosis for almost every adolescent in the sample.

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Definitions:

Misconceptions

Incorrect or mistaken beliefs or ideas stemming from misunderstanding or lack of knowledge.

Provocatively

In a manner intended to arouse or elicit a strong reaction or interest, often by challenging conventional norms.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by severe anxiety, flashbacks, and uncontrollable thoughts.

Battered Women's Syndrome

A psychological condition experienced by women who have been subjected to consistent and severe domestic violence, affecting their mental health and behavior.