Question

multiple choice questions
answer the following multiple choice questions about the reading.

1. which of the following is a key characteristic of narcissistic personality disorder (npd)?

a. extreme shyness and social anxiety
b. a need for admiration and a lack of empathy
c. disregard for other people’s feelings and a tendency to break rules
d. unstable emotions and a fear of abandonment

1. what is a common feature of antisocial personality disorder (aspd)?

a. a strong desire to please others and avoid conflict
b. intense mood swings and unstable relationships
c. focus on their own goals without caring about others
d. inflated sense of self - importance and need for admiration

1. which of the following is most associated with borderline personality disorder (bpd)?

a. a need to be the center of attention
b. a pattern of unstable and intense interpersonal relationships
c. difficulty understanding emotions, tolerating distress, and impulsive actions
d. detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of emotional expression

1. according to the passage, what is a key characteristic of cluster b personality disorders?

a. obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions
b. extreme shyness and social anxiety
c. detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of emotional expression
d. dramatic, emotional, and unpredictable behaviors

Explanation:

1. Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is characterized by a need for admiration and a lack of empathy.
2. Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) is associated with a disregard for others' feelings and a tendency to break rules, which aligns with focusing on one's own goals without caring about others.
3. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is known for unstable and intense interpersonal relationships.
4. Cluster B personality disorders are generally dramatic, emotional, and unpredictable.

Answer:

1. B. A need for admiration and a lack of empathy
2. C. Focus on their own goals without caring about others
3. B. A pattern of unstable and intense interpersonal relationships
4. D. Dramatic, emotional, and unpredictable behaviors