At the drop of a hat, Pete will tell you, in as many ways as one can imagine, that he is the most talented salesperson in the company. He often boasts about his ability to "size up" customers and to close deals. He says he has not been promoted
because his work is not really appreciated. He resents those who have been promoted and views them as self-promoters. He expects others to meet his wishes, but he is insensitive to their needs. Pete's behavior represents ___________ personality disorder.
a. schizoid
b. paranoid
c. borderline
d. narcissistic
Answer: d.
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a. Family and Medical Leave Act b. Workers Unpaid Leave Rights Law c. Equal Employment Opportunity Act d. Dependent and Child Need Rule
A psychologist states that "Juan's abnormal behavior is likely due to a combination of biology and inadequate interpersonal skills.". The psychologist is ____
a. predicting the future symptoms of Juan b. giving Juan a psychodiagnosis c. offering an explanation for Juan's problem d. describing how to control Juan's symptoms
Shateesh takes a moderate dose of a benzodiazepine. She is likely to experience
A) wakefulness, alertness, and shortened reaction time. B) reduced anxiety and panic, and sedation. C) euphoria and relief of pain. D) exhilaration, visions, and hallucinations.
Adam was unable to finish high school because he needed to go to work to help his family financially. What type of influence does this describe?
A. age-graded B. non-normative C. cross-cultural D. history-graded