Which disorder typically emerges in adolescence and often includes interpersonal disturbances?

The correct choice pertains to personality disorders, which typically emerge in adolescence. These disorders are characterized by enduring patterns of behavior, thought, and experience that deviate significantly from the expectations of the individual’s culture. The interpersonal disturbances associated with personality disorders manifest in various ways, including difficulty in establishing and maintaining relationships, impairments in social functioning, and often a distorted self-image.

During adolescence, the period when personality is being formed and solidified, these traits can become pronounced and lead to significant challenges in social interactions and personal development. As a result, individuals may exhibit maladaptive behaviors that affect their ability to relate to others, leading to a multitude of interpersonal conflicts and difficulties.

Other disorders mentioned, while they can also affect interpersonal relationships, do not specifically have the same onset pattern or depth regarding personality structure. Anxiety disorders and adjustment disorders are typically more related to specific stressors or situational contexts rather than enduring patterns of behavior and thought. Conduct disorders, while they may exhibit behavioral issues, primarily focus on conduct and rule-breaking rather than the more complex interpersonal dynamics seen in personality disorders. Thus, personality disorders align most closely with the described characteristics in the question.