Author Question: Sandra is a 36-year-old woman who tends to be highly emotional. Her peers and family claim that she ... (Read 54 times)

bclement10 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Sandra is a 36-year-old woman who tends to be highly emotional. Her peers and family claim that she strives to be the center of attention whenever other people are around.

At work, she often flirts with her boss in an attempt for approval. What condition is Sandra potentially suffering from?
A) Schizoid personality disorder
B) Narcissistic personality disorder
C) Schizotypal personality disorder
D) Histrionic personality disorder

Question 2

A 35-year-old man is continuously suspicious of his friends and wife.

He frequently accuses his wife of cheating on him even though she has always been faithful to him and he inaccurately accuses his friends of making statements that are insulting to his character. What condition might this client be suffering from?
A) Schizoid personality disorder
B) Paranoid personality disorder
C) Schizotypal personality disorder
D) Antisocial personality disorder

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
Those with histrionic personality disorder strive to constantly be the center of attention by focusing exclusively on their own desires and interests during conversations with others. Other measures to gain attention include provocative dress and dramatic and highly emotional behaviors and displays. Despite their theatricality, their speech style is superficial and lacking in detail. Because of feelings of insecurity, people with this disorder often engage in seductive behaviors to gain approval.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
People with paranoid personality disorder are suspicious and quick to take offense. They usually cannot acknowledge their negative feelings toward others and project these negative feelings on them. They may have few friends, look for hidden meaning in innocent remarks, be litigious and guarded, or bear grudges for imagined insults or slights.
Marital or sexual difficulties are common and often involve issues related to fidelity.