The Etiology of a Disorder Refers to

question 1

Multiple Choice

The etiology of a disorder refers to

• A) the proportion of the population affected by the disorder at any one time.
• B) the number of new cases of a disorder, per 100,000 people per year.
• C) the factors that maintain a disorder.
• D) the causes or origins of a disorder.
• E) the predicted path that people diagnosed with a disorder usually follow.

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Definitions:

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by an inflated sense of importance, need for excessive attention, and lack of empathy for others.

Ego

According to Freud, the decision-making component of personality that operates according to the reality principle.

Environmental Factors

External elements, such as climate, geographical location, and cultural influences, that can affect individuals' behaviors, development, and well-being.

Personality Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by enduring patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that deviate from cultural expectations and cause significant distress or functional impairment.