Briefly describe the general characteristics of a personality disorder.

What will be an ideal response?


A personality disorder involves personality traits and behavior patterns that are maladaptive, inflexible, and not readily adaptive to new situations. The behavior patterns are stable and of long duration. They do not stem from reactions to stress but involve the gradual development of behavior patterns. They usually significantly impair social or occupational functioning and, in some cases, cause a good deal of subjective emotional distress.

Psychology

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a. are remarkably consistent across infants. b. stabilize quickly and then do not change through life. c. are pretty much the same as adults. d. are very inconsistent and change dramatically as the child ages.

Psychology

According to Parkinson’s law, groups spend too much time discussing important issues.

a.  True   b.  False

Psychology

Binocular disparity occurs when the eyes are unable to focus on the same point.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Psychology

Describe the effect of REM sleep deprivation.

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology