What Is an Appropriate Initial Outcome for a Patient Diagnosed

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is an appropriate initial outcome for a patient diagnosed with a personality disorder who frequently manipulates others? The patient will

• A) identify when feeling angry.
• B) use manipulation only to get legitimate needs met.
• C) acknowledge manipulative behavior when it is called to his or her attention.
• D) accept fulfillment of his or her requests within an hour rather than immediately.

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