Without Understanding the Thought Process Motivating the Patient's Behavior, It

question 108

Multiple Choice

Without understanding the thought process motivating the patient's behavior, it would probably be impossible to determine whether a patient had ________ personality disorder or ________ personality disorder.

• A)narcissistic; antisocial
• B)dependent; narcissistic
• C)borderline; histrionic
• D)schizoid; avoidant

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Definitions:

Family System Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that views problems within the family in the context of the family unit rather than on individual members.

Biopsychosocial

An interdisciplinary model that looks at the interconnection between biology, psychology, and socio-environmental factors.

Abnormal Behavior

Actions or behaviors that are atypical or deviate significantly from societal norms or expectations.

DSM-IV

The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a classification system for mental disorders used by mental health professionals.