Arnold often daydreams about being a major CEO and being admired by the entire population. He cannot understand why his teachers and fellow students do not see his brilliance and his great potential, but he is sure that "someday, they will tell their grandchildren that they were in class with the great Arnold P." Arnold is exhibiting symptoms of which personality disorder?
A)histrionic
B)paranoid
C)antisocial
D)narcissistic

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Arnold's behavior is indicative of narcissistic personality disorder, characterized by fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, or ideal love, and a belief that he is special and unique. His expectation of being admired and his inability to understand why others do not recognize his perceived greatness align with symptoms of narcissism.

Arnold Often Daydreams About Being a Major CEO and Being