Which Observation Is Supportive of a Diagnosis of Avoidant Personality

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which observation is supportive of a diagnosis of avoidant personality disorder?

• A) Talks about "my three failed marriages"
• B) Cries loudly whenever requests are denied
• C) Fears criticism from others, including staff
• D) Shows no remorse when accidentally breaking another patient's bracelet

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Definitions:

Cerebrovascular Accident

Also known as a stroke, a medical condition where poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death, leading to possible paralysis or speech and cognitive difficulties.

Expressive Aphasia

A neurological condition characterized by the impairment in the ability to produce spoken or written language, often resulting from brain damage.

Sensory Aphasia

A condition affecting the ability to understand language and communicate due to damage in the brain's areas responsible for processing sensory input.

Glasgow Coma Scale

A clinical scale used to assess the consciousness level of a person following a traumatic brain injury, measuring motor response, verbal response, and eye opening.