What is an appropriate initial outcome for a patient diagnosed with a personality disorder who frequently manipulates others? The patient will
A) identify when feeling angry.
B) use manipulation only to get legitimate needs met.
C) acknowledge manipulative behavior when it is called to his or her attention.
D) accept fulfillment of his or her requests within an hour rather than immediately.

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This is an early outcome that paves the way for later taking greater responsibility for controlling manipulative behavior. Identifying anger relates to anger and aggression control. Using manipulation to get legitimate needs is an inappropriate outcome. The patient would ideally use assertive behavior to promote need fulfillment. Accepting fulfillment of requests within an hour rather than immediately relates to impulsivity control.

What Is an Appropriate Initial Outcome for a Patient Diagnosed