At Most Times, Kristi Appears to Be a Fairly Pessimistic

question 35

Multiple Choice

At most times, Kristi appears to be a fairly pessimistic person. It seems no matter the circumstance, someone always does her wrong. Even during otherwise seemingly kind gestures, she "just knows" the other person must have some hidden agenda. She can tell you, in explicit detail, about every perceived trespass or wrongdoing going back to, at least, middle school. What personality disorder best describes Kristi's thinking and behavior?

• A) paranoid personality disorder
• B) borderline personality disorder
• C) schizotypal personality disorder
• D) antisocial personality disorder

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