A personality disorder is defined as the following: 
A. A personality disorder marked by a general pattern of disregard for and violation of other people's rights. 
B. A personality disorder characterized by a pattern of clinging and obedience, fear of separation, and an ongoing need to be taken care of. 
C. A very rigid pattern of inner experience and outward behavior that differs from the expectations of one's culture and leads to dysfunctioning. 
D. A personality disorder marked by such an intense focus on orderliness, perfectionsim, and control that the individual loses flexibility, openness, and efficiency.