An outpatient plan of care is begin created for a client who has a personality disorder. Treatment approaches for clients with personality disorders generally rely on which of the following modalities?

Question

A) Pharmacotherapy
B) Cognitive–behavioral therapy
C) Negative reinforcement techniques and limit setting
D) A combination of different approaches

Answer 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
Clients with personality disorders are likely to benefit from individual psychotherapy. Group therapy provides psychoeducational experiences and teaches assertiveness skills, positive coping skills, relaxation techniques, and nonchemical coping. Clients with borderline, dependent, histrionic, and avoidant personality disorders may benefit from family treatment approaches. Pharmacologic agents such as antidepressants, lithium carbonate, or atypical antipsychotic medications are sometimes used for certain clients.