Exam 12: Personality Disorders

DSM-5 divides personality disorders into distinct clusters.

One difference between a psychopath and a person with antisocial personality disorder is that are used in diagnosing the psychopath, but are used to diagnose antisocial personality disorder.

In the DSM-V, personality disorders may be redefined using dimensions rather than categories because

The personality disorder that is characterized by an insistence that things have to be done "the right way" is personality disorder.

Unlike schizophrenia or an eating disorder, personality disorders can be viewed as disorders of

Both John and Fred meet the diagnostic criteria for paranoid personality disorder. John's friends are aware of his paranoia although he continues to live a meaningful life. Fred's paranoia is so extreme that he finds it hard to function in society. The DSM-5 diagnosis for these individuals would be

Clinicians who view personality disorders as extremes of normal personality rather than as have historically criticized the way DSM-IV-TR classified personality disorders.

The characteristic features of personality disorders tend to develop with

Researchers conducting endophenotypic research on antisocial personality disorders are searching for

Nicole has difficulty maintaining relationships because she goes back and forth from being a best friend to hating people in her life quite often. Her romantic relationships are always characterized by incredible loving passion alternating with episodes of horrible fighting, and sometimes she becomes violent. At times Nicole becomes so upset that she cuts herself and reports that this makes her feel better emotionally. Nicole suffers from personality disorder.

Research regarding psychological treatment for borderline personality disorder suggests that appears to be helpful in improving mood and reducing suicidal and self-injurious behaviors.

Harold lives with his mother with whom he is very close and agrees with everything she says. When he started seeing a young woman and the relationship became serious, his mother convinced him that his girlfriend was not good enough for him, so Harold stopped the relationship. He has two close friends who have been his friend since they met in kindergarten. Whenever they do something, it is always one of his friends who decides what they do. Harold just follows along. Harold likely suffers from personality disorder.

Individuals who have excessive feelings of social inadequacy, sensitivity to criticism, and a need for reassurance are likely to develop either personality disorder or personality disorder.

Therapy for histrionic personality disorder tends to focus on

Which of the following is the most likely model to explain the cause of borderline personality disorder?

During the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD discussion of borderline personality disorder, it was mentioned that it is tough for therapists to treat this disorder because the therapists often feel toward their patients.

The personality disorder that sociologists have associated with the increased attention to individualism, competitiveness, success, and the short-term pleasure seeking of the "me generation" is personality disorder.

Of the following, the most accurate statement regarding the cause of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is that it appears to

Steve steals money from his friends and family, lies to get what he wants, and often hurts others with no sign of guilt or remorse. Steve should probably be diagnosed with personality disorder.

Mary has been married for 20 years and describes how her husband has been verbally abusive toward her for most of that time. She indicates that her husband has had multiple affairs with other women, but she can't leave him because she "loves and needs him." When challenged by the interviewer regarding the wisdom of staying with such a man, Mary agrees with the interviewer, although she later confides that she always agrees with everyone to avoid conflict and disapproval. Mary should be diagnosed with personality disorder.