Personality and impulse-control disorders

1. A

   Medical documentation of pervasive pattern of one or more of: distrust/suspiciousness, detachment, instability of relationships and self-image, dramatic emotionality, fear of being judged, submissiveness, perfectionism, recurrent impulsivity.

   In plain terms: Have you been diagnosed with a personality disorder — borderline, narcissistic, antisocial, paranoid, schizoid, dependent, avoidant, or obsessive-compulsive?

   Evidence required:Treating physician reportMental status exam
2. B

   Understand, remember, or apply information — degree of limitation: extreme, marked, moderate, mild, or no limitation.

   In plain terms: When you're given new information — like instructions for a task or directions — how hard is it for you to understand and remember and apply it?

3. B

   Interact with others — degree of limitation.

   In plain terms: How are you doing being around people — family, friends, or strangers? Are interactions with others a real struggle, or manageable?

4. B

   Concentrate, persist, or maintain pace.

   In plain terms: How is your concentration these days? Can you stay on task — like reading or watching a show — or do thoughts skip and you lose focus?

5. B

   Adapt or manage oneself.

   In plain terms: How are you doing managing your daily life — basic things like hygiene, meals, getting up and out the door?

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