Rudy Was Diagnosed with Munchausen Syndrome,schizoaffective Disorder,and a Borderline Personality

question 150

Multiple Choice

Rudy was diagnosed with Munchausen Syndrome,schizoaffective disorder,and a borderline personality disorder.This multiple diagnosis illustrates that

• A) there are many names for the same disorder.
• B) many disturbed people are comorbid.
• C) these are all symptoms of the same larger category of disorders.
• D) psychological diagnosis is really just guesswork.

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Definitions:

Narcissism

A personality trait or disorder characterized by self-centeredness, a lack of empathy for others, and an excessive need for admiration.

Narcissism

A personality trait characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Accumulating

The process of gathering or amassing objects, facts, or information over a period of time.

Autonomy

The ability or right of individuals to make their own choices and decisions.