Joe Is Charming and Manipulative

question 184

Multiple Choice

Joe is charming and manipulative. He views other people as objects to be exploited, and does not feel guilty when he hurts their feelings or takes advantage of them. Joe likely has ______.

• A) antisocial personality disorder.
• B) narcissistic personality disorder.
• C) paranoid personality disorder.
• D) schizoid personality disorder.

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Definitions:

Pragmatic Language

A facet of language involving the use of language in social contexts, understanding conversational norms, and interpreting speech in a way that's appropriate to the situation.

Gestural Communication

A form of nonverbal communication using movements of the body parts, especially hands and arms, to convey messages.

Figurative Language

Use of words or phrases in a non-literal sense to create an effect, such as metaphors, similes, and personification.

Abstractness

The quality of being abstract; involving concepts that are not based on physical realities or concrete experiences.