Loretta Has a Long History of First Idealizing Men and Then

question 112

Multiple Choice

Loretta has a long history of first idealizing men and then feeling they have abandoned her. Feelings of emptiness change into reckless acts of sexual promiscuity, gambling, and suicide attempts. She feels that she has never had a sense of self. Loretta probably has ________ personality disorder.

• A) narcissistic
• B) histrionic
• C) dependent
• D) borderline

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing executive functions.

Motor Cortex

An area at the rear of the frontal lobes that controls voluntary movements.

Modeling

In learning theory, the process of acquiring new behaviors, attitudes, or skills by observing and imitating others.

Imitate

To copy or mimic the actions, appearance, or speech of someone else.