Which behavior is supportive of a histrionic personality ...

[audie]

Which behavior is supportive of a histrionic personality disorder?
 
  a. Withholding of feelings and low self-esteem
  b. Insistence on others conforming to own methods
  c. Engaging in impulsive acts like unprotected sex
  d. Initial charm dissolving into coldness and blaming others

Question 2

A patient with a personality disorder asks the nurse, Is it true I have an inherited brain disorder? The nurse replies, knowing that:
 
  a. There is proof that personality disorders are inherited.
  b. All persons with personality disorders display brain abnormalities.
  c. Individuals with personality disorders manifest some biological markers.
  d. Individuals with personality disorders show an error in brain glucose metabolism.

[meganlapinski]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Impulsive sexual activities are characteristic of histrionic personality disorder. Low self-esteem is more indicative of avoidant behaviors. Inflexible methods are usually seen in obsessive-compulsive personality disorders. Alternating between charming and blaming de-scribes some behaviors commonly seen in antisocial personality disorders.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
There is a need for more research relating genetics and brain dysfunction to personality dis-orders. Although there are some biologic markers, none of the other options are true.

[audie]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[deja]

Excellent