Which are characteristics of a personality disorder? (Select all that apply.)
a. Delusions
b. Depression
c. Hallucinations
d. Inappropriate sexual behaviors
e. Inflexible and maladaptive behaviors
f. Difficulties with interpersonal relations
g. Behaviors that cause significant functional impairment
A, B, D, E, F, G
Delusions, depression, inappropriate sexual behaviors, inflexible and maladaptive behaviors, difficulties with interpersonal relations, and behaviors that cause significant functional impairment are all characteristics of personality disorders. Hallucinations refer to other types of mental health disorders.
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