ABSTRACT
Personality is a term used to describe enduring traits and behaviours that differentiate individuals from each other. Personality traits are usually present since adolescence, are stable over time, and are evident in a range of different environments. Personality disorders, on the other hand, are mental disorders characterized by enduring patterns of inner experience and behaviour that deviate from the individual’s culture and are pervasive and inflexible. A core defining feature of personality disorders is that the traits and associated behaviour are associated with significant personal, social, or occupational impairment.
