ثبات یا بی ثباتی در اختلال شخصیت اجتنابی: نوسانات حالت در جلسات درمانی طرح

This study demonstrates the utility of the mode concept as a lexicon for capturing personality states and their instability. It highlights the use of in-session segment-by-segment ratings to assess client change within psychotherapy. Although DSM5 fails to address instability as a criterion for avoidant personality disorder, the APD clients in the current study were characterized by considerable mode instability.