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jrubin

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During a case conference, one of the staff describes a patient as experiencing an ego-dystonic disorder. What is the most likely description of this patient?
 
  a. He is distressed by his symptoms.
  b. He views his symptoms as a moral failure.
  c. He does not view his disorder as a problem.
  d. He believes he can solve his own problems without a therapist's help.

Question 2

What is one of the reasons that the category of personality disorders is controversial?
 
  a. These disorders are difficult to identify reliably.
  b. These disorders were conceptualized for insurance purposes.
  c. These disorders are not associated with social or occupational impairment.
  d. These disorders are easily learned and unlearned, so they don't require therapy.


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kswal303

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a.


jrubin

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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