One of the Likely Problems a Therapist May Encounter While

question 22

Multiple Choice

One of the likely problems a therapist may encounter while trying to help a patient with histrionic personality disorder is the patient's

• A)unwillingness to admit there is a problem.
• B)use of threatening language.
• C)lack of intellectual ability necessary to succeed in therapy.
• D)manipulative use of crying, charm, or seductive behavior.

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