What Is One of the Problems Encountered When Trying to Change

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is one of the problems encountered when trying to change the behaviour of an individual with histrionic personality disorder?

• A)Patients with this disorder generally do not have the intellectual abilities to change despite their desire to do so.
• B)The patient does not want to change.
• C)The maladaptive behaviour generally results in short-term benefits despite long-term costs.
• D)The maladaptive behaviour is genetically determined.

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