When an individual fails to develop a sense of self-identity and a capacity for interpersonal functioning that are adaptive in the individual's relationships, he or she may be diagnosed with a(n)________ disorder.

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Personality disorders are characterized by patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that deviate from the norm and cause problems in functioning. They are often associated with difficulties in forming and maintaining relationships and developing a stable sense of self-identity.

When an Individual Fails to Develop a Sense of Self-Identity