The therapist immediately notices that Joan displays extreme emotional behavior when she speaks—so much so that she seems to be acting. Joan always dresses provocatively, and when the therapist addresses a subject that Joan does not want to discuss, Joan flirts with the therapist. Joan most likely has which of the following personality disorders? Select one: a. Narcissistic personality disorder b. Histrionic personality disorder c. Borderline personality disorder d. Dependent personality
Alison lives alone out in the country and has little contact
with relatives or any other individuals in a nearby town. She
worries a lot about pollution, fearing that harmful chemicals live
in the air and water around her. If she must go outside, she covers
her body with excessive clothes and wears a facemask to avoid the
contaminated air. She has developed her own purification system as
a result. Alison most likely has which of the following personality
disorders?
Select one:
a.
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
b.
Antisocial personality disorder
c.
Avoidant personality disorder
d.
Paranoid personality disorder