Nicole, a junior high student, is always busy, plotting against Amanda, the most popular girl in class. Nicole is callous and hostile and constantly seeks attention to herself. Which of the following personality domains in the DSM-5 is Nicole depicting?

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Nicole is exhibiting qualities of antagonism, which includes callousness, hostility, and a desire for attention. Disinhibition refers to impulsivity and disregard for social norms, detachment refers to withdrawal and avoidance of social interaction, and negative affectivity refers to a general negative emotional state.

Nicole, a Junior High Student, Is Always Busy, Plotting Against