Table 1.

Eight DSM-III-R PD criteria with the highest correlations with the total number of PD symptoms.

PD Criterion	Description	Item-Total r
Narcissistic #1	Reacts to criticism with feelings of rage, shame, or humiliation (even if not expressed)	.74
Histrionic #1	Constantly seeks or demands reassurance, approval, praise	.73
Histrionic #7	Is self-centered, actions being directed toward obtaining immediate satisfaction; has no tolerance for the frustration of delayed gratification	.72
Narcissistic #4	Believes that his or her problems are unique and can be understood only by other special people	.71
Borderline #4	Inappropriate, intense anger or lack of control of anger, recurrent physical fights	.65
Paranoid #4	Bears grudges or is unforgiving of insults or slights	.64
Dependent #9 & Avoidant #1	Is easily hurt by criticism or disapproval	.63
Borderline #6	Marked and persistent identity disturbance manifested by uncertainty about at least two of the following: self-image, sexual orientation, long-term goals or career choice, type of friends desired, preferred values	.61