Meaning Of The Word Personality disorder

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Personality disorder Meaning

Personality disorder Definition
Personality disorder Definition

What's The Definition Of Personality disorder?

personality disorder
variable noun: A personality disorder is a mental disorder in which a person habitually behaves in ways considered likely to cause suffering to himself or others.

personality disorder in American English
any of a group of mental disorders characterized by deeply ingrained maladaptive patterns of behavior and personality style, which are usually recognizable as early as adolescence and are often lifelong in duration

personality disorder in British English
noun: any of a group of mental disorders characterized by a persistent and inflexible disposition to behave in ways that conflict with the expectations of one's culture

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