Kent Is Socially Isolated, Behaves in Ways That Seem Unusual

question 6

Multiple Choice

Kent is socially isolated, behaves in ways that seem unusual, tends to be suspicious, and has odd beliefs.Which personality disorder is Kent likely to be diagnosed with?

• A)schizoid personality disorder
• B)schizotypal personality disorder
• C)paranoid personality disorder
• D)narcissistic personality disorder

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Definitions:

Basic Drives

Fundamental biological impulses that drive behavior, such as hunger, thirst, and the need for sleep.

Id

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the psyche that is the source of instinctive impulses and demands for immediate satisfaction of primal needs.

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that mediates between the demands of the id, superego, and reality.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that acts as a moral center, enforcing societal standards and ethical conduct.