A major defining characteristic of personality disorder is that they___________?
Correct answer: A. Are psychological, more from society's view than from that of the person's who have them
- A. Are psychological, more from society's view than from that of the person's who have them
- B. Reflect a lack of contrast with reality
- C. Are comparatively easy to treat
- D. Are frequently relative, i.e. short term responses to stress
Explanation
Personality disorders often appear more clearly as socially unacceptable or dysfunctional patterns to other people than to the person, because the traits may feel normal or justified to them. They are enduring patterns, not brief stress reactions and are generally difficult to treat.
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