Crowned (Multiple Choice)

The latest posting on the SET Political Review concerns BISD Superintendent Carrol Thomas. Philip R. Klein waxes stupid:

King of Kings. There are kings in Southeast Texas. There are king makers in Southeast Texas. And there is now the King of Kings. Meet Dr. Carroll Thomas. The new King of Kings.

And we shall Crown him KING OF ALL KINGS. He has the money, the support, he has the protection and now he has his name on buildings.

Which sounds most like Philip R. Klein?

A) Histrionic Personality Disorder

People with this disorder use grandiose language to describe everyday events and seek constant praise. They are constant attention seekers. They need to be the center of attention all the time, often interrupting others in order to dominate the conversation. They may act provocatively or exaggerate illnesses in order to gain attention. Histrionics also tend to exaggerate friendships and relationships, believing that everyone loves them. They are very manipulative.

• Overly-dramatic, occasionally theatrical speech
• Needs to be the center of attention
• Acts provocatively
• Rapidly-shifting and shallow emotions
• Exaggerates friendships
• Easily influenced; highly suggestible

B) Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by self-centeredness. Like histrionic disorder, people with this disorder seek attention and praise. They exaggerate their achievements, expecting others to recognize them as being superior. They tend to be choosy about picking friends, since they believe that not just anyone is worthy of being their friend. Narcissists tend to make good first impressions, yet have difficulty maintaining long-lasting relationships. They are generally uninterested in the feelings of others and may take advantage of them.

• Requires excessive praise and admiration
• Takes advantage of others
• Grandiose sense of self-importance
• Lack of empathy
• Lying, to self and others
• Obsessed with fantasies of fame, power, or beauty

Narcissism is most often found in men and is often diagnosed with other mental disorders.

C) Paranoid Personality Disorder?

Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by a distrust of others and a constant suspicion that people around you have sinister motives. People with this disorder tend to have excessive trust in their own knowledge and abilities and usually avoid close relationships. They search for hidden meanings in everything and read hostile intentions into the actions of others. They are quick to challenge the loyalties of friends and loved ones and often appear cold and distant. They usually shift blame to other people and tend to carry long grudges.

• Unwillingness to forgive perceived insults
• Excessive sensitivity to setbacks
• Distrustfulness and excessive self-reliance
• Projection of blame onto others
• Consumed by anticipation of betrayal
• Combative and tenacious adherence to personal rights
• Relentlessly suspicious

D) All of the above.