Which of the following statements accurately describes the characteristics of a personality disorder?

A. People with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder show no regard for the moral and ethical rules of society.
B. People with schizoaffective personality disorder have an overly emotional and dramatic style of behavior.
C. People with antisocial personality disorder have an exaggerated sense of self-importance.
D. People with borderline personality disorder rely on relationships to define their identity.


Answer: D

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