Mary Margaret Palms exhibits a pervasive pattern of social and interpersonal deficits,

marked by extreme discomfort with a minimal capacity for developing any relationships.
She has cognitive and/or perceptual distortions in addition to exhibiting eccentric
behaviors, for example Mary Margaret believes people talk about her so she rarely looks
at others when talking to them. Which personality disorder best characterizes Mary
Margaret Palms?



a) Paranoid
b) Schizotypal
c) Schizoid
d) Avoidant


b)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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a. True b. False

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a. Wait for the client to finish talking and then tell them that you have been really listening to them b. Move around the room while people are talking to you c. Demonstrate to others through verbal prompts, facial gestures, other body movements, and asking questions that you are understanding what they are saying d. Constantly use paraphrasing to show clients that you are comprehending them

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