Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Treatment

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the treatment of narcissistic personality disorder?

• A) People with this disorder are often proactive when it comes to seeking treatment for their problems.
• B) Once confronted, people with this disorder are more likely to accept responsibility for their actions.
• C) People with this disorder often remain in therapy even after their acute symptoms or problems lessen.
• D) Cognitive techniques help these clients develop more realistic expectations of their abilities and more sensitivity to the needs of others.

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Definitions:

Extinction

The gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response.

Avoidance

A coping mechanism involving the action of staying away from certain situations, activities, or people to prevent discomfort or anxiety.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period of no exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Higher-Order Conditioning

A form of learning where a stimulus is paired with a previously conditioned stimulus, causing the new stimulus to elicit the conditioned response without a direct association.