The document provides instructions for an assignment on personality disorders. It discusses the difference between personality patterns and disorders, with disorders representing enduring, inflexible patterns that deviate from cultural norms and cause distress. Specifically, it addresses borderline and antisocial personality disorders. Students are asked to discuss how culture and gender influence diagnoses of these disorders and current controversies related to diagnosing women with borderline personality disorder and men with antisocial personality disorder. The document also provides formatting guidelines and policies for the assignment.