A deeply ingrained, inflexible pattern of relating, perceiving, and thinking that is serious enough to cause distress or impaired functioning describes _____ disorders.

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The description best fits personality disorders, which are characterized by long-standing patterns of behavior and thought that deviate significantly from cultural norms and cause impairments in personal, social, and/or occupational functioning. Personality disorders are thought to be deeply ingrained and difficult to change, and include disorders such as borderline, narcissistic, and avoidant personality disorder. Anxiety disorders, attention-deficit disorders, and bipolar disorder may also cause impairment or distress, but they do not necessarily involve a consistent, enduring pattern of behavior and thought as in personality disorders.

A Deeply Ingrained, Inflexible Pattern of Relating, Perceiving, and Thinking