Personality Disorder Definition

pûrsə-nălĭ-tē
noun
Any of a group of psychological disorders characterized by patterns of thought, behavior, and emotional response that differ from cultural norms and expectations and that cause distress or interfere with a person's ability to function at work, in relationships, and in other settings.
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Noun

Singular:
personality disorder
Plural:
personality-disorders

Personality Disorder Sentence Examples

  • The relationship between personality disorder and dangerous behavior is complex and often indirect.

  • These include five related to personality disorder in a new joint program with the Home Office.

  • On applying for membership please provide a detailed description of why you are interested in the subject of schizoid personality disorder.

  • According to psychiatrist Robert Reich, M.D., compulsive lying can be associated with diagnoses such as antisocial personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, and narcissistic personality disorder.

  • It is not considered a disorder in itself, but it's instead regarded as a symptom of another psychological disorder such as a borderline personality disorder or depression.

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