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Personality Disorders

Question 9 • Psychology ULHS B

Which of the following statements is not considered a risk factor of personality disorders?

Answer
A
The individual has a family history of mental disorders.
B
The individual is unwilling to create new relationships.
C
The individual experienced verbal, physical, or sexual abuse during childhood.
D
The individual was diagnosed with a childhood conduct disorder.

Explanation

Family history of mental disorders, childhood abuse, and a childhood conduct disorder are all recognized risk factors for personality disorders. Being unwilling to create new relationships is not generally listed as a risk factor; it may instead be a behavior associated with certain personality disorders. Therefore, the statement that is not considered a risk factor is “The individual is unwilling to create new relationships.”

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