Which of the following biopsychosocial factors is least likely to be related to personality disorders?
a. Stress reactivity
b. History of abuse
c. Decreased activity of the frontal lobes
d. Enjoyment of pain
Answer: D
Rationale: Discovering the origins of personality disorders has been challenging, largely due the fact that multiple causes are likely at play—they clearly require the biopsychosocial model.
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