Psychological disorders characterized by inflexible,enduring,and socially maladaptive behavior patterns are called ________ disorders.

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Personality disorders are characterized by persistent and maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, emotion, and interpersonal functioning that deviate from cultural norms and cause impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning. Eating disorders (A) are characterized by abnormal eating behaviors, attitudes, and body image. Dissociative disorders (B) are characterized by disruptions or discontinuities in normal integrative functions of consciousness, memory, identity, or perception. Fugue (C) is a rare dissociative disorder characterized by sudden and unexpected travel away from home or work, often with amnesia for past events and confusion about personal identity.

Psychological Disorders Characterized by Inflexible,enduring,and Socially Maladaptive Behavior Patterns Are