Which of the dramatic and emotional cluster of personality characteristics is least prevalent?
a. antisocial personality disorder
b. borderline personality disorder
c. histrionic personality disorder
d. narcissistic personality disorder
D
In comparison to other personality disorders, narcissistic personality disorder is relatively rare. The prevalence of this disorder in the general population is estimated to be less than 1%, with a majority of those diagnosed being male.
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1. A 2. B12 3. K 4. D