Family Members Describe the Patient as "A Difficult Person Who

Multiple Choice

Family members describe the patient as "a difficult person who finds fault with others." The patient verbally abuses nurses for their poor care. The most likely explanation lies in which of the following?

A) Poor childrearing that did not teach respect for others
B) Automatic thinking leading to cognitive distortions
C) A personality style that externalizes problems
D) Delusions that others wish to deliver harm