One of the Likely Problems a Therapist May Encounter While

question 22

Multiple Choice

One of the likely problems a therapist may encounter while trying to help a patient with histrionic personality disorder is the patient's

• A)unwillingness to admit there is a problem.
• B)use of threatening language.
• C)lack of intellectual ability necessary to succeed in therapy.
• D)manipulative use of crying, charm, or seductive behavior.

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Definitions:

Mental Illness

A broad range of medical conditions that affect a person's thinking, feeling, mood, or behavior, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia.

Consistently Sad

Experiencing a continuous state of sorrow or unhappiness over an extended period of time, often related to depression or mood disorders.

Discouraged

Feeling a loss of confidence or enthusiasm; disheartened.

Prevalent Mental Disorder

A mental health condition that is widespread within a population at a specific time, affecting a significant portion of individuals.