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Which cluster of personality disorders has the highest estimated prevalence?

Cluster A

Cluster C (correct)

All clusters have similar prevalence

Cluster B

What percentage of people meet criteria for at least 1 personality disorder?

10-12% (correct)

3.5-4%

Why are misdiagnoses more likely to occur in personality disorders compared to other categories of disorders?

Diagnostic criteria are not sharply defined (correct)

Diagnostic categories are not mutually exclusive

Dimensional personality characteristics

There is significant comorbidity

What are the advantages of categorical approaches to personality?

Ease of communication and conceptualisation Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated prevalence of Cluster B personality disorders?

3.5-4% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of paranoid personality disorder?

Tendency to see hidden meaning in remarks Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of schizoid personality disorder?

Impaired social relationships Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is associated with the development of paranoid personality disorder?

High heritability Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes paranoid personality disorder from psychotic disorders?

In touch with reality Signup and view all the answers

Which personality disorder is characterized by apathy and an inability to express feelings?

Schizoid personality disorder Signup and view all the answers