The nurse explains that according to the intrapersonal theory, addiction is caused by early childhood rejection. These substance abusers are thought to have common characteristics that include:
1. an open boundary approach to life that likes to party frequently.
2. attention seeking, need for control, and self-centeredness.
3. shyness and anxiety.
4. stress and eagerness to be a part of the "in" group.
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The intrapersonal theory identifies the common personality traits of self-centeredness, need for control, and attention seeking as parts of the addictive personality.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 1265
OBJ: 1 TOP: Etiology and Risk Factors
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity
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