What is an appropriate initial outcome for a patient with a personality disorder who frequently manipulates others? The patient will:
a. Identify when feeling angry.
b. Use manipulation only to get legitimate needs met.
c. Acknowledge manipulative behavior when it is called to his or her attention.
d. Accept fulfillment of his or her requests within an hour rather than immediately.
ANS: C
Acknowledging manipulative behavior is an early outcome that paves the way for taking greater responsibility for controlling manipulative behavior at a later time. Identifying anger relates to anger and aggression control. Using manipulation to get legitimate needs is an inappropriate outcome. The patient will ideally use assertive behavior to promote the fulfillment of legitimate needs. Accepting fulfillment of requests within an hour rather than immediately relates to impulsivity and immediacy control.
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