Nick Has Difficulty Maintaining Relationships Because He Goes Back and Forth

question 88

Multiple Choice

Nick has difficulty maintaining relationships because he goes back and forth from being a best friend to hating people in his life quite often.His romantic relationships are always characterized by incredible loving passion, alternating with episodes of horrible fighting.Sometimes he becomes violent.At times, Nick becomes so upset that he cuts himself and reports that this makes him feel better emotionally.Which personality disorder does he most likely have?

• A)histrionic personality disorder
• B)dependent personality disorder
• C)narcissistic personality disorder
• D)borderline personality disorder

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Definitions:

Self-awareness

The conscious knowledge of one’s own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

First-person Pronouns

Pronouns used to refer to oneself, including "I," "me," "my," and "mine," often indicating a speaker's personal perspective.

Emotional Development

The process by which individuals learn to experience, express, and manage emotions throughout their lifespan.

New York Longitudinal Study

A pioneering research project that began in the 1950s, studying the personality development of individuals from infancy through adulthood.