The PMHNP recognizes that hostility is unavoidable in a group and acknowledges that a

frequent source of hostility can be parataxic distortions. Which situation is likely to present a

parataxic distortion within the group?

A. Peggy, a 54-year-old woman, acting as a surrogate to Susan, who is a younger and newer

member of the group

B. Jerry, a Mexican medical doctor who denies his heritage and Carlos, a proud Mexican

warehouse employee

C. Spencer, a Caucasian politician with a history of substance abuse, and a Caucasian

therapist

D. A successful entrepreneur and an aspiring spoken-word poet