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MENTAL HEALTH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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1.What are the primary psychosocial predisposing factors to avoidant personality disorder? There is no clear cause; contributing factors are most likely a combination of biological, genetic, and psych... osocial influences (childhood trauma or neglect). 2.How should a nurse care for the self-inflicted wounds of a patient with borderline personality disorder? Do not give positive reinforcement to this behavior by offering sympathy or additional attention. Lack of attention to the maladaptive behavior may decrease the repetition of its use. 3.What are some of the types of family dynamics that may predispose a person to antisocial personality disorder? Substance use disorder lower socioeconomic classes, especially among highly mobile inhabitants of impoverished urban areas. 4.Describe the similarities and differences between narcissistic and borderline personality disorders. Persons with narcissistic personality disorder have an exaggerated sense of self-worth. They lack empathy and are hypersensitive to the evaluation of others. They believe that they have the inalienable right to receive special consideration and that their desire is sufficient justification for possessing whatever they seek (lack humility and exploit others). BPD is characterized by a pattern of intense and chaotic relationships, with affective instability and fluctuating attitudes toward other people. These individuals are impulsive, are directly and indirectly self-destructive, and lack a clear sense of identity. [Show More]

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