An Employee Evaluation: "He Takes What He Wants Rather Than

question 130

Multiple Choice

An employee evaluation: "He takes what he wants rather than earns it. He hates routine and boredom more than anything else. Thrill-seeking and impulsive actions have gotten him fired at this job. It will get him fired at many others." What kind of disorder does the employee illustrate?

• A) psychopathy
• B) substance abuse
• C) borderline personality disorder
• D) histrionic personality disorder

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Definitions:

Mood Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by the elevation or lowering of a person's mood, such as depression or bipolar disorder.

Separation Anxiety Disorder

A psychological condition in which an individual experiences excessive fear or anxiety about separating from those to whom they are attached.

Conduct Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior where the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules are violated.

Conduct Disorder

A psychological disorder in children and adolescents marked by a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior that violates social norms or the basic rights of others.