At a treatment planning conference, a psychologist is describing a new client who has been diagnosed with a personality disorder. The psychologist is emphasizing the ego-syntonic nature of the client's problems because

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An ego-syntonic disorder means that the individual perceives their thoughts and behaviors as consistent with their self-image, making it less likely that they will see the need for change and be motivated for treatment. This can pose a challenge in designing an effective treatment plan.

At a Treatment Planning Conference, a Psychologist Is Describing a New