Correct Answer - Option 1 : Schizophrenia
A person characteristics ways of responding are referred to his or her personality. Personality styles can be maladaptive if an individual is unable to modify the behaviour when the environment changes. This inability to change is referred to
as disorder. A personality disorder is a longstanding, maladaptive and inflexible way of relating to the environment. These disorders sometimes may be noticed in childhood or latest by early adolescence. These disorders cause problems for the persons who suffer from them and also for people who are significant in the individual’s life.
Personality disorders are classified by DSM IV (TR) into three clusters of disorders.
Cluster A Personality Disorders: These are considered to be marked by odd, eccentric behaviour. Paranoid, Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorders are in this category.
Cluster B Personality Disorders: These are evidenced by dramatic, erratic behaviours and include Histrionic, Narcissistic, Antisocial and Borderline Personality Disorders.
Cluster C Personality Disorders: These are distinguished by fearful behaviour commonly seen in Obsessive-Compulsive, Avoidant and Dependent Personality Disorders.
Hence, Schizophrenia is a personality disorder.
