Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1556 of 1700
What is a personality disorder?
- A short illness that lasts for only a few weeks
- A long-term pattern outside cultural norms
- A sudden shift in mood with bursts of high energy
- A form of dementia that begins with old age
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Correct answer: A long-term pattern outside cultural norms
It is a long-lasting way of thinking and acting that differs from what the culture expects. It can be traced to adolescence or early adulthood.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.4: Caring for Clients With Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026