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[ArchivalUser]

A 23-year-old male graduate student gets into a serious argument with one of his college professors, making a
physical threat to the professor, and necessitating a call to campus security. The argument was precipitated by
an incident between the professor and the student's girlfriend; when the professor corrected the student's
girlfriend in class, the student felt the professor was verbally abusive. Which of the following is the most likely
diagnosis ?


A. Dependent personality disorder

B. Histrionic personality disorder

C. Narcissistic personality disorder

D. Paranoid personality disorder

E. Passive aggressive personality disorder

[ArchivalUser]

B. Histrionic personality disorder

easily influenced by others or circumstances

displays rapidly shifting and shallow expression of emotions

exaggerated expression of emotion

[ArchivalUser]

Explanation:

The correct answer is D. Persons with this condition often perceive attacks and danger in relatively innocuous
situations. They are quick to respond with anger, and, because personality disorders are ego-syntonic,
individuals with personality disorders do not believe themselves to be in error.

The individual with dependent personality disorder (choice A) does not confront others but wants others to take
care of him.

The individual with histrionic personality disorder (choice B) is flamboyant and seductive, not confrontational
and angry.

The individual with narcissistic personality disorder (choice C) is characterized by feelings of entitlement
because they are so "special."

And the individual with passive aggressive personality disorder (choice E) expresses anger indirectly (e.g.,
always being late) rather than confronting directly.

[ArchivalUser]

ok need to review...
always had problem