Jan's roommate,Thelma,is always bragging about how well she is doing in her classes,about how much her professors admire and respect her,and that she is destined to be a great criminal defense attorney.When Jan points out Thelma's poor writing skills,Thelma cries because Jan doesn't appreciate her immense talents.Jan and her friends get irritated with Thelma because she expects to be given special treatment by her professors and fellow students.If Thelma has a psychological disorder,it would most likely be ____ personality disorder.

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Thelma's constant bragging, need for admiration, belief in her own superiority, and lack of empathy for others are all characteristics of narcissistic personality disorder. The crying when criticized and expectation of special treatment are also common traits of this disorder. None of the other options fit Thelma's behavior as well as narcissistic personality disorder.

Jan's Roommate,Thelma,is Always Bragging About How Well She Is Doing