Kirk Is Difficult to Work with Because He Is Extremely

question 151

Multiple Choice

Kirk is difficult to work with because he is extremely moody and unpredictable. Some days he is full of complaints about his job and wants nothing to do with his co-workers. At other times, Kirk is extremely upbeat and optimistic and enthusiastically suggests that the whole work group go out to lunch together. Kirk's chronic mood swings and his inconsistent behavior are characteristics of:

• A) persistent depressive disorder.
• B) cyclothymic disorder.
• C) borderline personality disorder.
• D) dissociative identity disorder.

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