Question

A patient with a personality disorder has unreasonable fears of abandonment, criticism, and rejection. what central issue of personality is distorted in this patient?

a. the patient's perceptions of others' intentions
b. the patient's issue with delusions and odd behavior
c. the patient's ability to control his or her temperament
d. the patient's concern and empathy for others

Answer 1

A patient with a personality disorder has unreasonable fears of abandonment, criticism, and rejection. The central issue of personality that is distorted in this patient is the patient's perceptions of others' intentions.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A.
Personality disorders are a wide category of mental disorders which include maladaptive and odd patterns of behaviour, inner thinking and functioning. Personality disorders are divided into three clusters: cluster A which includes the odd and eccentric behaviours, cluster B which refers to the dramatic behaviours and cluster C which includes the anxious and fearful disorders. A patient with excessive fear of abandonment exhibits an impaired perception and understanding of other peoples intentions.