Question 1

A recent theory suggests that the psychological profiles of many serial killers point to the role of which psychological disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schizophrenia 
B)  Antisocial personality disorder 
C)  Delusional disorder 
D)  Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder 
A)  Schizophrenia 
B)  Antisocial personality disorder 
C)  Delusional disorder 
D)  Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

Question 2

Patients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder are usually

Accepted Answer

A)  motivated to begin therapy and generally make progress quickly. 
B)  motivated to begin therapy but generally make little progress. 
C)  not motivated to begin therapy and effectiveness is not yet determined. 
D)  not motivated to begin therapy but generally make progress quickly while in therapy. 
A)  motivated to begin therapy and generally make progress quickly. 
B)  motivated to begin therapy but generally make little progress. 
C)  not motivated to begin therapy and effectiveness is not yet determined. 
D)  not motivated to begin therapy but generally make progress quickly while in therapy.

Question 3

According to the definition of personality disorder, only individuals who show patterns of maladaptive behavior or emotional distress as a result of their actions should be diagnosed with a personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  suicidal 
B)  the most severe 
C)  enduring 
D)  highly variable 
A)  suicidal 
B)  the most severe 
C)  enduring 
D)  highly variable

Question 4

Of the following, the most accurate statement with regard to the treatment of avoidant personality disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)  no well-controlled studies of treatment outcomes have been conducted. 
B)  there are well-controlled studies though none show any treatment success. 
C)  individuals with this disorder are seldom sufficiently motivated to succeed in treatment. 
D)  behavioral intervention programs for anxiety and social skills have had some success. 
A)  no well-controlled studies of treatment outcomes have been conducted. 
B)  there are well-controlled studies though none show any treatment success. 
C)  individuals with this disorder are seldom sufficiently motivated to succeed in treatment. 
D)  behavioral intervention programs for anxiety and social skills have had some success.

Question 5

All of the following are mentioned in your text as appropriate treatment strategies for narcissistic personality disorder EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive therapy to replace grandiose fantasies with more realistic goals. 
B)  coping strategies focused on relaxation training to help accept criticism. 
C)  exploration of early life trauma that led to the disorder. 
D)  being helped to focus on the feelings of others. 
A)  cognitive therapy to replace grandiose fantasies with more realistic goals. 
B)  coping strategies focused on relaxation training to help accept criticism. 
C)  exploration of early life trauma that led to the disorder. 
D)  being helped to focus on the feelings of others.

Question 6

Which of the following researchers has focused his/her work on identifying the various traits of a psychopathic personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Werth 
B)  Ebbinghaus 
C)  Cleckley 
D)  Mazza 
A)  Werth 
B)  Ebbinghaus 
C)  Cleckley 
D)  Mazza

Question 7

Of the following, personality disorder is not found in "Cluster B."

Accepted Answer

A)  antisocial 
B)  borderline 
C)  histrionic 
D)  schizoid 
A)  antisocial 
B)  borderline 
C)  histrionic 
D)  schizoid

Question 8

Thomas was an elementary school principal who would meet with a team of professionals to discuss various children's problems within the school. He would tell them his philosophy of education, discipline, interacting with staff and children, etc. and why this was the best way to run the school. After his lengthy dissertation, the school psychologist wanted to discuss a child who appeared to have a learning disability. Thomas immediately excused himself to take inventory. Which type of personality disorder best typifies Thomas' behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antisocial 
B)  Histrionic 
C)  Narcissistic 
D)  Dependent 
A)  Antisocial 
B)  Histrionic 
C)  Narcissistic 
D)  Dependent

Question 9

Hideki has been diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder and has begun psychotherapy. Since he is willing to undergo a combined treatment approach, the result

Accepted Answer

A)  is excellent since most patients seeking treatment eventually are symptom free. 
B)  may be a reduction in symptoms or postponement of schizophrenia. 
C)  is excellent only if he is willing to take medication. 
D)  is poor since most patients go on to develop schizophrenia. 
A)  is excellent since most patients seeking treatment eventually are symptom free. 
B)  may be a reduction in symptoms or postponement of schizophrenia. 
C)  is excellent only if he is willing to take medication. 
D)  is poor since most patients go on to develop schizophrenia.

Question 10

According to the textbook, a possible cause of schizotypal personality disorder is .

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic 
B)  environmental 
C)  brain abnormalities 
D)  all of the above 
A)  genetic 
B)  environmental 
C)  brain abnormalities 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

The behavior of those diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder tends to

Accepted Answer

A)  continue to increase throughout the lifespan. 
B)  increase dramatically at about age 30. 
C)  decline significantly around age 40. 
D)  remain stable throughout the lifespan. 
A)  continue to increase throughout the lifespan. 
B)  increase dramatically at about age 30. 
C)  decline significantly around age 40. 
D)  remain stable throughout the lifespan.

Question 12

According to the underarousal hypothesis, individuals with antisocial personality disorder may engage in their characteristic behaviors as a way to

Accepted Answer

A)  deal with their fears. 
B)  provide a level of stimulation that most of us receive from more typical behaviors. 
C)  provide a sense of relief from the feelings of depression that they experience when they are not highly aroused. 
D)  reduce the generally high level of arousal that they feel. 
A)  deal with their fears. 
B)  provide a level of stimulation that most of us receive from more typical behaviors. 
C)  provide a sense of relief from the feelings of depression that they experience when they are not highly aroused. 
D)  reduce the generally high level of arousal that they feel.

Question 13

The disorder that shares many similar symptoms with schizophrenia is personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  schizoid 
B)  paranoid 
C)  borderline 
D)  schizotypal 
A)  schizoid 
B)  paranoid 
C)  borderline 
D)  schizotypal

Question 14

Which of the following findings in people with antisocial personality disorder supports the underarousal theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low levels of cortical arousal 
B)  High resting heart rates 
C)  High measures of skin conductance 
D)  High fear thresholds 
A)  Low levels of cortical arousal 
B)  High resting heart rates 
C)  High measures of skin conductance 
D)  High fear thresholds

Question 15

Which of the following prevention strategies looks promising for children who are at risk for later antisocial personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  A training program for parents of toddlers (ages 1½ to 2½ years) 
B)  A program for families with a high degree of family dysfunction 
C)  A program for families where at least one parent has a history of antisocial personality disorder 
D)  All of the above 
A)  A training program for parents of toddlers (ages 1½ to 2½ years) 
B)  A program for families with a high degree of family dysfunction 
C)  A program for families where at least one parent has a history of antisocial personality disorder 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

Individuals who have "ideas of reference" but who sense that these beliefs are probably unrealistic are generally diagnosed with personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  schizotypal 
B)  avoidant 
C)  antisocial 
D)  histrionic 
A)  schizotypal 
B)  avoidant 
C)  antisocial 
D)  histrionic

Question 17

Rob is a 15-year-old boy who has been repeatedly arrested for theft and assault. In addition to shoplifting, he has been caught stealing money from his parents' wallets and his younger sister's piggy bank. Rob shows no guilt or remorse for the many ways that he hurts others. Rob's current diagnosis is most likely disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  antisocial personality 
B)  attention deficit hyperactivity 
C)  conduct 
D)  narcissistic personality 
A)  antisocial personality 
B)  attention deficit hyperactivity 
C)  conduct 
D)  narcissistic personality

Question 18

When individuals with dependent personality disorder are in therapy, they are

Accepted Answer

A)  seemingly "model" patients. 
B)  resistant to the therapeutic process. 
C)  too unstable to do the intellectual work that therapy requires. 
D)  demanding and impulsive. 
A)  seemingly "model" patients. 
B)  resistant to the therapeutic process. 
C)  too unstable to do the intellectual work that therapy requires. 
D)  demanding and impulsive.

Question 19

According to your textbook, the main reason that we do not have sufficient research examining the development of personality disorders is that

Accepted Answer

A)  many individuals do not seek treatment in the early phases of these disorders. 
B)  there is insufficient research funding for these disorders due to relative lack of public awareness. 
C)  sophisticated research methods are necessary to study disorders that are so ingrained in personality. 
D)  all of these are correct 
A)  many individuals do not seek treatment in the early phases of these disorders. 
B)  there is insufficient research funding for these disorders due to relative lack of public awareness. 
C)  sophisticated research methods are necessary to study disorders that are so ingrained in personality. 
D)  all of these are correct

Question 20

A possible brain-based explanation for antisocial personality disorder would be

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced behavioral inhibition and increased reward system activation. 
B)  increased behavioral inhibition and decreased reward system activation. 
C)  the absence of fight or flight responses. 
D)  brain deterioration. 
A)  reduced behavioral inhibition and increased reward system activation. 
B)  increased behavioral inhibition and decreased reward system activation. 
C)  the absence of fight or flight responses. 
D)  brain deterioration.

A recent theory suggests that the psychological profiles of many serial killers point to the role of which psychological disorder?

Patients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder are usually

According to the definition of personality disorder, only individuals who show patterns of maladaptive behavior or emotional distress as a result of their actions should be diagnosed with a personality disorder.

Of the following, the most accurate statement with regard to the treatment of avoidant personality disorder is

All of the following are mentioned in your text as appropriate treatment strategies for narcissistic personality disorder EXCEPT

Which of the following researchers has focused his/her work on identifying the various traits of a psychopathic personality?

Of the following, personality disorder is not found in "Cluster B."

Hideki has been diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder and has begun psychotherapy. Since he is willing to undergo a combined treatment approach, the result

According to the textbook, a possible cause of schizotypal personality disorder is .

The behavior of those diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder tends to

According to the underarousal hypothesis, individuals with antisocial personality disorder may engage in their characteristic behaviors as a way to

The disorder that shares many similar symptoms with schizophrenia is personality disorder.

Which of the following findings in people with antisocial personality disorder supports the underarousal theory?

Which of the following prevention strategies looks promising for children who are at risk for later antisocial personality disorder?

Individuals who have "ideas of reference" but who sense that these beliefs are probably unrealistic are generally diagnosed with personality disorder.

When individuals with dependent personality disorder are in therapy, they are

According to your textbook, the main reason that we do not have sufficient research examining the development of personality disorders is that

A possible brain-based explanation for antisocial personality disorder would be

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Exam 12: Personality Disorders

A recent theory suggests that the psychological profiles of many serial killers point to the role of which psychological disorder?

Patients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder are usually

According to the definition of personality disorder, only individuals who show patterns of maladaptive behavior or emotional distress as a result of their actions should be diagnosed with a personality disorder.

Of the following, the most accurate statement with regard to the treatment of avoidant personality disorder is

All of the following are mentioned in your text as appropriate treatment strategies for narcissistic personality disorder EXCEPT

Which of the following researchers has focused his/her work on identifying the various traits of a psychopathic personality?

Of the following, personality disorder is not found in "Cluster B."

Hideki has been diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder and has begun psychotherapy. Since he is willing to undergo a combined treatment approach, the result

According to the textbook, a possible cause of schizotypal personality disorder is .

The behavior of those diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder tends to

According to the underarousal hypothesis, individuals with antisocial personality disorder may engage in their characteristic behaviors as a way to

The disorder that shares many similar symptoms with schizophrenia is personality disorder.

Which of the following findings in people with antisocial personality disorder supports the underarousal theory?

Which of the following prevention strategies looks promising for children who are at risk for later antisocial personality disorder?

Individuals who have "ideas of reference" but who sense that these beliefs are probably unrealistic are generally diagnosed with personality disorder.

When individuals with dependent personality disorder are in therapy, they are

According to your textbook, the main reason that we do not have sufficient research examining the development of personality disorders is that

A possible brain-based explanation for antisocial personality disorder would be

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety, Trauma, and Stressor-Related and Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related, Addictive and Impulse-Control Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

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