A Pervasive Pattern of Social and Interpersonal Deficits Marked by Acute

question 58

Short Answer

A pervasive pattern of social and interpersonal deficits marked by acute discomfort with, and reduced capacity for, close relationships as well as by cognitive or perceptual distortions and eccentricities of behavior, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, is the DSM definition of __________ personality disorder.

---

Definitions:

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production (fixed and variable costs combined) divided by the total quantity of output produced.

Profit

The financial gain realized when the amount of revenue gained exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.

Profit-Maximizing

A strategy or approach aimed at achieving the highest possible profit from business operations.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not change with the level of output produced, such as rent, salaries, and insurance expenses.