Discuss the results of studies of the prevalence of personality disorders based on community and clinical samples

Answer:

Community-based samples of adults have yielded lifetime prevalence rates of having at least one personality disorder at about 10 percent. The highest prevalence rates are for antisocial, obsessive-compulsive, and avoidant personality disorders. Narcissistic personality disorder seems to be the least common. Borderline personality disorder seems to be the most common in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Psychology

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