Personality disorders are best described as symptoms of distress that are not caused by biological abnormalities. symptoms of distress that are not caused by biological abnormalities. patterns of delusional and disorganized thoughts and feelings. patterns of delusional and disorganized thoughts and feelings. inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning. inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning. disruptions in conscious awareness and sense of self-identity.

Inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning

Explanation:

Personality is simply a combination of temperament (genetics) + character (environment). Factors that contribute to personality includes: genetics, past experiences, present experiences, view of future.

Personality Disorderis simply a patient, not willing and not adjusting way or manner of interacting with one's environment. It is always rigid in its pattern of inner experience and its outward behavior constantly impair an individual's sense of self, emotional experiences, goals, capacity for empathy, and/or capacity for intimacy.