Edgar constantly seeks attention from everyone, including strangers,
by dramatizing his every emotion and action. Edgar would be described as having which type of personality disorder?
a. dependent
b. histrionic
c. obsessive-compulsive
d. schizoid
ANSWER: b
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a. Stereopsis b. Visual acuity c. Retinal stability d. Size constancy
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