Exam 12: Personality Disorders

A therapist who views personality disorders as a continuum sees these conditions in terms of .

Theo is quite a loner. He walks to class by himself, does not talk to anyone, and appears indifferent to other people. It is clear that Theo neither desires nor enjoys closeness with others. He does not act in any obviously unusual ways, nor does he appear to possess strange beliefs about the world. Of the following personality disorders, Theo appears to be _.

The personality disorder characterized by unreasonable fear of abandonment, fear of being rejected, avoidance of disagreement, inability to make decisions for oneself, and clinging behavior is personality disorder.

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the treatment of antisocial personality disorder and related antisocial behaviors?

Which set of adjective pairs correctly describes the clusters into which DSM-5 personality disorders are grouped?

People with narcissistic personality disorder display all of the following characteristics EXCEPT

Given what we know about the treatment of antisocial personality disorder, the best way to ensure that a person with this disorder and a history of violence is not a threat to society is .

One prevalent outcome for individuals with schizoid personality disorder is .

Of the following, the most accurate statement regarding the research for treatment of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is

A possible contribution to schizoid personality disorder is .

In Jill's psychotherapy sessions, the therapist has been using techniques to gradually make her more comfortable with social situations. Similar to the treatments used for individuals with social phobia, the therapist has given Jill homework assignments that require her to practice talking to strangers, join informal groups, and speak in front of small groups. Most likely, she is being treated for personality disorder.

One unusual finding discussed in your text is that personality disorder may have played a role in the behavior of several serial killers.

Max is always sure that others are trying to harm him. His perception that the world is a threatening place impacts most of his life. Most likely, Max would be diagnosed with the personality disorder called .

One of the likely problems a therapist may encounter while trying to help a patient with histrionic personality disorder is the patient's

Describe the basic features of the antisocial personality disorder. Why is psychotherapy with this population so likely to fail?

In terms of feelings of inadequacy, sensitivity to criticism and need for reassurance, individuals with personality disorder and personality disorder are quite similar.

The five-factor model of personality includes all of the following as personality dimensions EXCEPT ______________.

The language barrier of refugees from other countries and people with hearing impairments may make these individuals particularly susceptible to personality disorder.

Amy quickly becomes the center of attention when she enters a room. She is a tall and attractive young woman who generally wears something striking. Amy is known as a flirt and acts in a seductive manner around men. When Amy speaks, she uses very exaggerated terms, even when describing relatively ordinary situations. Amy's diagnosis is most likely

The concept of the fearlessness hypothesis of antisocial personality disorder is that individuals with this disorder