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captainjonesify · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The degree of characteristic behaviors that indicates histrionic personality disorder is determined:

a. at a preset level as objectively described for each essential feature in the DSM-IV
b. as the upper limit of normal as determined by the diagnostician
c. by comparing the subject's current level of behavior with his or her familial upbringing
d. when it results in significant distress or impairment after allowing for cultural differences

Question 2

A nurse notes that a patient voices shame and socially isolates. The nurse will most likely interpret this behavior as:

a. unrelated to serious mental illness.
b. likely representing learned behaviors.
c. associated with secondary symptoms of serious mental illness.
d. a coincidental response that has little relationship to the illness.

heyhey123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder is appropriate when the degree of the disorder's characteristic behaviors result in significant distress or impairment after allowing for cultural differences. One must always keep in mind that different cultures have varying standards for what is an acceptable level of emotional expression. A key determinant is whether the level of emotional expression is considered excessive in the client's culture and such expression is causing the client distress and impairment in his or her life.

Answer to Question 2

C
Secondary symptoms of mental illness are caused by a person's response to the illness or its treatment (e.g., loneliness and social isolation).