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Unit 8 – Clinical Psychology
Topic 8.6
Which argument challenges traditional theories asserting that personality disorders are lifelong conditions?
Some people may spontaneously develop a personality disorder later in life.
Researchers argue that everyone has some level of personality disorder.
Evidence suggests some people show reduced symptoms over time or even recovery.
Personality disorders may not actually exist; they’re just labels for being different.
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AP Psychology - 8.6 Feeding and Eating, Substance and Addictive, and Personality Disorders
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