The main reason that we do not have sufficient research examining the development of personality disorders
(a) many individuals do not seek treatment in the early phases of these disorders
(b) there is insufficient research funding for these disorders due to relative lack of public awareness
(c) sophisticated research methods are needed to study disorders that are ingrained in personality
(d) all of the above
Answer: (a) many individuals do not seek treatment in the early phases of these disorders
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