Psychological disorders characterized by inflexible,enduring,and socially maladaptive behavior patterns are called ________ disorders.

A) acute
B) free-floating
C) reactive
D) personality

Personality Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by enduring, inflexible patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior that deviate significantly from cultural norms.

Inflexible

Lacking the ability to adapt or change to new situations or demands; rigid in thinking or action.

Socially Maladaptive

Behaviors that are counterproductive to an individual’s social functioning or adaptation to their social environment.