Veronica imagines that she will one day have great success in business, although she now is working as a waitress She has difficulty getting along at work because she envies her boss' position of authority (feeling she is more intelligent than him) and expects special favours such as not having to clean the stove like the other waitresses. Which of the following personality disorders best fits Veronica?

a) Narcissistic

b) Borderline

c) Histrionic

d) Avoidant

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Nolan Mayer

31 May, 16:04

Veronica imagines that she will one day have great success in business, although she now is working as a waitress She has difficulty getting along at work because she envies her boss' position of authority (feeling she is more intelligent than him) and expects special favours such as not having to clean the stove like the other waitresses. Which of the following personality disorders best fits Veronica?

a) Narcissistic

b) Borderline

c) Histrionic

d) Avoidant

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Andrew Shepard · Answer 1

The correct answer is:

a) Narcissistic

Explanation:

A narcissistic personality disorder is a personality disorder that can be found in cluster B of personality disorders in the DSM-5. A person diagnosed with Narcissistic personality disorder exhibits a pattern of grandiose feelings and thoughts, perceives themselves to be superior to others and often feels envious of other people.

In this particular case, Veronica has fantasies with success, envies her boss, and expects special favors.

These characteristics of Veronica fits with the a) Narcissistic personality disorder.