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jake

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Roberta has been diagnosed as having avoidant personality disorder. She is timid, does not like to go to parties, and she is extremely anxious in most social situations. Why does Roberta feel this way?
 
  a. She is actually disinterested in other people.
  b. She wants to be liked but is afraid of criticism.
  c. She is preoccupied with understanding social rules.
  d. She prefers to be the center of attention, and retreats from groups when that is not possible.

Question 2

At the drop of a hat, Pete will tell you, in as many ways as one can imagine, that he is the most talented salesperson in the company. He often boasts about his ability to size up customers and to close deals. He says he has not been promoted
 
  because his work is not really appreciated. He resents those who have been promoted and views them as self-promoters. He expects others to meet his wishes, but he is insensitive to their needs. Pete's behavior represents ___________ personality disorder.
 
  a. schizoid
  b. paranoid
  c. borderline
  d. narcissistic



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d.



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