One of the likely problems a therapist may encounter while trying to help a patient with histrionic personality disorder is the patient's
A. unwillingness to admit there is a problem.
B. use of threatening language.
C. lack of intellectual ability necessary to succeed in therapy.
D. manipulative use of crying, charm, or seductive behavior.
Answer: D
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a. The personality test to measure these facets is flawed b. Aggregate measures are more reliable than single measures c. Of the way heritability is computed d. None of the above
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a) stable. b) about the same. c) lower. d) higher.