Which of the following plays an important role in justifying the inclusion of personality disorders in DSM?

a. All of these disorders have similar genetic etiologies.
b. The presence of pathological personality traits in adolescence is associated with the development of other mental disorders.
c. All of these disorders are related to an early history of either sexual abuse or family problems.
d. The personality characteristics are all reflections of either excesses or deficiencies in neurotransmitter levels.

Answer: b.

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What will be an ideal response?

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