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The central feature of one of our most pressing mental health problems today is a pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others. This personality disorder is called
 
  1. avoidant.
  2. paranoid.
  3. dependent.
  4. antisocial.

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The client automatically assumes that everyone is out to harm, deceive, or exploit her. She often feels deeply injured by others, even when no evidence exists. Her behavior is de-scribed as
 
  1. paranoid.
  2. pleasant.
  3. schizoid.
  4. narcissistic.



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One of our most pressing mental health problems today is antisocial personality disorder manifested as a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others.

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Individuals with a paranoid personality disorder have a pattern of behaviors marked by sus-picion and mistrust. They automatically assume that everyone is out to harm, deceive, or exploit them.





 

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