For which patients diagnosed with personality disorders would a family history of similar problems be most likely? Select all that apply
a. Obsessive-compulsive
b. Antisocial
c. Borderline
d. Schizotypal
e. Narcissistic
ANS: A, B, C, D
Some personality disorders have evidence of genetic links, so the family history would show other members with similar traits. Heredity plays a role in schizotypal, antisocial, borderline, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.
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