Asked by Brody Cullen on Apr 25, 2024
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A Puerto Rican-American patient uses dramatic body language when describing emotional discomfort. Which analysis most likely explains the patient's behavior? The patient:
A) likely has a histrionic personality disorder.
B) believes dramatic body language is sexually appealing.
C) wishes to impress staff with the degree of emotional pain.
D) belongs to a culture in which dramatic body language is the norm.
Dramatic Body Language
Expressive physical movement and gestures that convey emotions or attitudes in a pronounced way.
Histrionic Personality Disorder
A mental disorder characterized by a pattern of excessive attention-seeking behaviors, including inappropriately seductive behavior and an excessive need for approval.
- Understand the differences in the backgrounds of patients and the effect these have on their preferred methods of communication and their needs.
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MF
Marquis Franklin6 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Members of Hispanic-American subcultures tend to use high affect and dramatic body language as they communicate. The other options are more remote possibilities.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the differences in the backgrounds of patients and the effect these have on their preferred methods of communication and their needs.