PSY 3761 week 3 discussion

Are Personality Disorders Mental Disorders?

Personality disorders are maladaptive ways of dealing with reality that interfere with functioning. Although they are diagnosed in the DSM, are they really mental disorders? Does calling these behaviors mental disorders excuse the individual and allow him or her not to take responsibility for his or her behavior?

Instructions:

· Posts should read approximately 200 words in APA format including any citations