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nevelica · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The client is a heavy drinker. He is frequently in bar fights because every time he visits a tavern someone is always picking a fight with me. He has been diagnosed with a paranoid personality disorder. He is also categorized as having a

1. dual diagnosis.
2. schizoid personality.
3. problem with fighting.
4. histrionic personality.

Question 2

The client is a 38-year-old woman diagnosed with a narcissistic personality disorder. Behaviors associated with this diagnosis are

1. avoidant.
2. odd or eccentric.
3. attention seeking.
4. a lack of trust in others.

mcinincha279 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
Individuals with personality disorders also suffering from substance abuse or other mental health problems are categorized as having a dual diagnosis.

Answer to Question 2

3
A narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by grandiosity and the need to be ad-mired.