Term ID: T4433

Premorbid Personality

/premorbid-personality/
Individual characteristics and functioning patterns that existed before the onset of mental illness or psychological disorder.
Example: Assessing personality traits and social functioning before depression or psychosis to understand baseline functioning and prognosis.

Share This Psychology Term

Explore Your Personality with Science-Backed Tests

Discover insights about yourself with our comprehensive personality assessments. Each test is designed to help you understand different aspects of your psychological profile and personal traits.

View All Personality Tests →
Reference: Baum & Walker (1995)