Regarding personality disorders,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Personality disorders are all maladaptive but vary in severity of impairment.
B) Personality disorders typically emerge abruptly after a traumatic experience.
C) The patterns of personality disorders often begin in adolescence or childhood.
D) Because personality patterns usually become stable by a very young age, this makes personality disorders difficult to treat.

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Personality disorders do not typically emerge abruptly after a traumatic experience. While traumatic experiences may trigger the onset or exacerbation of symptoms, the patterns of personality disorders are typically deeply ingrained and have been present since adolescence or childhood.

Regarding Personality Disorders,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE