Joe Is Described by His Friends as Being Very "Anal

question 56

Multiple Choice

Joe is described by his friends as being very "anal." His desk is always as neat as possible. His shirts are ironed to be wrinkle free, and his shoes must be lined up perfectly in his closet. If any of these things are not "just so," he finds it very distressing. Joe might be best diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.

• A) histrionic
• B) narcissistic
• C) obsessive-compulsive
• D) borderline

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Definitions:

Elementary School

A primary educational institution where children receive their initial stage of compulsory education.

Increases

The act or process of becoming larger or greater in size, number, amount, degree, or intensity.

Decreases

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Temperament

Genetically based behavioral tendencies seen in young children.