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Cluster A Personality Disorder
Gender differences in adolescent Cluster A PD examined
July 14th, 2005
According to a study from the United States, "Cluster A odd or eccentric personality disorder (PD) symptoms may reflect a schizophrenia spectrum biological vulnerability in at least some persons. Consequently, this symptom pattern may have particularly negative effects on the transition from adolescent to adult roles." "A general population sample of 200 young adults was assessed on Cluster A PD at mean ages 17 and 22, and subsequently provided detailed narratives about their monthly experiences and behaviors between these two ages," wrote P. Cohen and colleagues, New York State Psychiatry Institute and Hospital. The researchers found that...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-07-14)
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