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d. Dramatizes her or his life and may
appear theatrical
e. Overly concerned with appearance
f. Easily bored
2. Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by an
increased sense of self-importance and preoccupation
with fantasies and unlimited success.
a. Need for admiration and inflation of
accomplishments
b. Overestimation of abilities and
underestimation of contributions of
others
c. Lack of empathy and sensitivity to
needs of others
3. Antisocial personality disorder comprises a pattern of
irresponsible and antisocial behavior, selfishness, an
inability to maintain lasting relationships, poor sexual
adjustment, a failure to accept social norms, and a
tendency toward irritability and aggressiveness.
a. Perceives the world as hostile
b. Lack of empathy and feelings of
remorse
c. Egocentrism and focused on personal
gratification
d. Deceitful and manipulative
e. Irresponsible
f. Impulsive and engages in risk taking
behaviors
g. Persistent or frequent feelings of anger
h. Refusal to conform to social rules and
normative behavior
4. Borderline personality disorder is characterized by
instability in interpersonal relationships, unstable
mood and self-image, and impulsive and
unpredictable behavior.
a. Poor self-regard or unstable self-image
b. Lack of self-direction
c. Unstable and intense personal
relationships
d. Lack of empathy toward the needs and
feelings of others
e. Extreme shifts in mood
f. Impulsive
g. Engages in risk-taking behaviors
h. Argumentative and hostile in response
to perceived slights or insults
i. Depression
j. Manipulation

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