Dr.Abdul says, "My client has feelings of inferiority that must be denied.Therefore, he devalues others and thinks himself superior to everyone else.Our therapy sessions are monologues where he recounts his successes and everyone else's stupidity.And yet if I interrupt even once, he takes great offense." Dr.Abdul's client was assessed on a scaled continuum as "extremely descriptive" on which of the following personality disorder trait domains?

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The behavior described by Dr. Abdul's client - devaluing others and thinking himself superior, experiencing great offense when interrupted - is consistent with the trait domain of antagonism, which encompasses behaviors such as aggression, manipulativeness, and grandiosity.

DrAbdul Says, "My Client Has Feelings of Inferiority That Must