A disorder that has a pattern of behavior that deviates from society's norms is _____ disorder.

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A PDO is a pattern of behavior that deviates from society's norms. In addition, a person with a PDO typically has thoughts about the self and the world that cause inappropriate behavior. Signs of a PDO become evident in adolescence. There are 10 named PDOs, categorized into three clusters: cluster A, patients who appear odd or eccentric; cluster B, patients who appear dramatic, emotional, or erratic; and cluster C, patients who appear anxious and fearful.

A Disorder That Has a Pattern of Behavior That Deviates