Exam 12: The Personality Disorders

Jane has a tendency to see everything people do as a personal attack on her safety and privacy. Judging from this characteristic, which personality disorder is Jane most likely to have?

Several researchers have reported that the symptoms of antisocial behaviour eventually end, often around the fourth decade of life. This occurrence has been called the __________factor.

According to Linehan, individuals who develop borderline personality disorder:

Research suggests that psychopaths have heightened ability to discern vulnerable individuals from non-vulnerable individuals.

What has been proposed to be the difference between avoidant personality disorder and the anxiety disorder, social phobia?

Create 4 brief personality profiles (no more than 3 or 4 sentences each), each of a prototypical person with a different personality disorder. Be sure to include the central features of each disorder.

Many personality disorders are ___________, which means that the person does not believe they have a problem.

The ___________ hypothesis suggests that people with APD have a higher threshold for feeling fear than do other people.

One study found that almost ___________ percent of those diagnosed as having borderline personality disorder met the criteria for antisocial personality disorder.

Personality theorists describe qualities which are persistently displayed over time and in various situations as

Research shows that ___________ % or more of people with personality disorders never seek treatment for their problems.

An individual displaying condescending behaviour, egocentricity and expressions of superiority is probably suffering from avoidant personality disorder.

Which of the following statements is true?

Andrew does not have many friends, and seems determined to avoid involvement with others. He displays little emotional responsiveness, and often seems confused by the emotional displays of others. Judging from this description, which personality disorder is Andrew most likely to have?

Heather shows frequent fluctuations in her mood and great instability in her personal relationships. She is uncertain about who she "really is" and what she would like to do with her life. Judging from this description, which personality disorder is Heather most likely to have?

The essential distinguishing feature of ___________ personality disorder is a pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others.

Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between nonsuicidal self-injury and borderline personality disorder?

Studies have shown that many family members of people with schizophrenia exhibit schizotypal personality disorder symptoms.

There is a high rate of comorbidity between borderline personality disorder and mood disorders.

Diagnosis and therefore estimation of the prevalence of the personality disorders is quite difficult. Study methodologies have been criticized. With this in mind, the highest estimates of PD prevalence suggest that