A client is initially very resistant to therapy, cannot acknowledge weaknesses, and ignores feedback. MOST likely, the client is experiencing:
A) schizoid personality disorder and will not make much progress in therapy.
B) schizoid personality disorder and will make a great deal of progress in therapy.
C) narcissistic personality disorder and will not make much progress in therapy.
D) narcissistic personality disorder and will make a great deal of progress in therapy.

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The client's resistance to therapy, inability to acknowledge weaknesses, and disregard for feedback are characteristic of narcissistic personality disorder. Individuals with this disorder often have difficulty making progress in therapy due to their lack of insight and unwillingness to change.

A Client Is Initially Very Resistant to Therapy, Cannot Acknowledge