An Employee Evaluation: "He Takes What He Wants Rather Than

question 98

Multiple Choice

An employee evaluation: "He takes what he wants rather than earns it. He hates routine and boredom more than anything else. Thrill-seeking and impulsive actions have gotten him fired from this job. It will get him fired at many others." What kind of disorder does the employee illustrate?

• A) Histrionic personality disorder
• B) Psychopathy
• C) Borderline personality disorder
• D) Substance abuse

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Definitions:

Simulated Prison

A psychological experiment setup designed to study the effects of perceived power, focusing on the struggle between prisoners and prison officers.

Prison Guard

An individual responsible for the supervision, safety, and security of prisoners in a cell, ward, or prison yard.

Prisoner

An individual who is held in confinement as a punishment for a crime or while awaiting trial.

Emotional State

A complex experience of consciousness, bodily sensation, and behavior that reflects the personal significance of a thing, an event, or a state of affairs.