Lori Is Vain and Self-Centered

question 124

Multiple Choice

Lori is vain and self-centered. When she goes out, it is not at all uncommon for her to do things that ensure she is the center of attention. Her close friends describe her as a "drama queen." Assuming that her behavior is sufficient to warrant an Axis II diagnosis, which of the following personality disorders is she most likely to be diagnosed with?

• A) antisocial
• B) histrionic
• C) narcissistic
• D) borderline

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

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