Question 1

The quote from the DSM-5, "it is hoped that both versions will serve clinical practice and research initiatives, respectively" represents the

Accepted Answer

A)  complete change from traditional methods to methods based on modern scientific evidence. 
B)  controversy between clinicians using traditional methods and researchers advocating new methods. 
C)  broad usefulness of the DSM. 
D)  debates between politicians and scientists over research funding. 
A)  complete change from traditional methods to methods based on modern scientific evidence. 
B)  controversy between clinicians using traditional methods and researchers advocating new methods. 
C)  broad usefulness of the DSM. 
D)  debates between politicians and scientists over research funding.

Question 2

Match each of the trait domains used to understand personality disorders in the DSM-5 with the associated Big Five personality trait.
-Extraversion

Accepted Answer

A) Disinhibition 
B) Detachment 
C) Negative affectivity 
D) Antagonism 
A) Disinhibition 
B) Detachment 
C) Negative affectivity 
D) Antagonism

Question 3

The recent updates to the DSM include a(n) ________ in the number of disorders and, more importantly, a change from placing disorders into discrete categories, recognizing that disorders are more a matter of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reduction; kind than of degree 
B)  increase; kind than of degree 
C)  increase; degree than of kind 
D)  reduction; degree than of kind 
A)  reduction; kind than of degree 
B)  increase; kind than of degree 
C)  increase; degree than of kind 
D)  reduction; degree than of kind

Question 4

Match each of the trait domains used to understand personality disorders in the DSM-5 with the associated Big Five personality trait.
-Agreeableness

Accepted Answer

A) Disinhibition 
B) Detachment 
C) Negative affectivity 
D) Antagonism 
A) Disinhibition 
B) Detachment 
C) Negative affectivity 
D) Antagonism

Question 5

All of the following are useful purposes of the DSM-5 EXCEPT it

Accepted Answer

A)  allows psychologists or psychiatrists to have a common vocabulary for describing a client or a patient. 
B)  streamlines and simplifies diagnoses. 
C)  diagnoses individuals for research purposes. 
D)  facilitates insurance billing. 
A)  allows psychologists or psychiatrists to have a common vocabulary for describing a client or a patient. 
B)  streamlines and simplifies diagnoses. 
C)  diagnoses individuals for research purposes. 
D)  facilitates insurance billing.

Question 6

Imagine your roommate refuses to do any chores because they have more important things to do. Your roommate is exhibiting a symptom of which personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Match the behavioral pattern with the major personality disorder.
-Narcissistic

Accepted Answer

A) Characterized by stubborn, ritualistic behavior 
B) Expectations of criticism that force individuals to resort to extreme social withdrawal 
C) Expectations of unconditional recognition and admiration of others 
D) Characterized by manipulation, deceit, recklessness, and impulsivity 
E) Characterized by unstable and confused behavior and patterns of self-harm
F)Involves distortions of reality, jumbled thinking, and hallucinations 
A) Characterized by stubborn, ritualistic behavior 
B) Expectations of criticism that force individuals to resort to extreme social withdrawal 
C) Expectations of unconditional recognition and admiration of others 
D) Characterized by manipulation, deceit, recklessness, and impulsivity 
E) Characterized by unstable and confused behavior and patterns of self-harm
F)Involves distortions of reality, jumbled thinking, and hallucinations

Question 8

Explain how the Big Five traits can be used to organize the DSM-5 personality disorders. Provide at least four concrete examples of how certain personality disorders might reflect constellations of extreme scores on particular Big Five traits (i.e., "The Bad Five").

Accepted Answer

The Big Five traits, also known as the F

Question 9

An individual who consistently fears abandonment may suffer from which personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The original research on individuals with the Type A personality claimed that these individuals had a higher chance of

Accepted Answer

A)  heart disease. 
B)  major depression. 
C)  narcissistic personality disorder. 
D)  increased longevity. 
A)  heart disease. 
B)  major depression. 
C)  narcissistic personality disorder. 
D)  increased longevity.

Question 11

Coworkers know Lisa as a workaholic. From what personality disorder might she suffer?

Accepted Answer

A)  schizotypal 
B)  avoidant 
C)  obsessive-compulsive 
D)  dependent 
A)  schizotypal 
B)  avoidant 
C)  obsessive-compulsive 
D)  dependent

Question 12

Dr. Spitz is a clinical psychologist whose last patient has recently developed a habit of lying to his parents. If Dr. Spitz were to immediately diagnose his patient with antisocial personality disorder, he would be ________ his patient's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  appropriately analyzing 
B)  categorizing 
C)  pathologizing 
D)  misdiagnosing 
A)  appropriately analyzing 
B)  categorizing 
C)  pathologizing 
D)  misdiagnosing

Question 13

Match the behavioral pattern with the major personality disorder.
-Antisocial

Accepted Answer

A) Characterized by stubborn, ritualistic behavior 
B) Expectations of criticism that force individuals to resort to extreme social withdrawal 
C) Expectations of unconditional recognition and admiration of others 
D) Characterized by manipulation, deceit, recklessness, and impulsivity 
E) Characterized by unstable and confused behavior and patterns of self-harm
F)Involves distortions of reality, jumbled thinking, and hallucinations 
A) Characterized by stubborn, ritualistic behavior 
B) Expectations of criticism that force individuals to resort to extreme social withdrawal 
C) Expectations of unconditional recognition and admiration of others 
D) Characterized by manipulation, deceit, recklessness, and impulsivity 
E) Characterized by unstable and confused behavior and patterns of self-harm
F)Involves distortions of reality, jumbled thinking, and hallucinations

Question 14

A description such as "emotional hemophilia" applies MOST accurately to which personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  borderline 
B)  avoidant 
C)  dependent 
D)  schizoid 
A)  borderline 
B)  avoidant 
C)  dependent 
D)  schizoid

Question 15

Bethany often has emotional outbursts for no apparent reason. What personality disorder is Bethany likely to have?

Accepted Answer

A)  schizotypal 
B)  borderline 
C)  avoidant 
D)  narcissistic 
A)  schizotypal 
B)  borderline 
C)  avoidant 
D)  narcissistic

Question 16

Match each of the trait domains used to understand personality disorders in the DSM-5 with the associated Big Five personality trait.
-Conscientiousness

Accepted Answer

A) Disinhibition 
B) Detachment 
C) Negative affectivity 
D) Antagonism 
A) Disinhibition 
B) Detachment 
C) Negative affectivity 
D) Antagonism

Question 17

Match the behavioral pattern with the major personality disorder.
-Obsessive-compulsive

Accepted Answer

A) Characterized by stubborn, ritualistic behavior 
B) Expectations of criticism that force individuals to resort to extreme social withdrawal 
C) Expectations of unconditional recognition and admiration of others 
D) Characterized by manipulation, deceit, recklessness, and impulsivity 
E) Characterized by unstable and confused behavior and patterns of self-harm
F)Involves distortions of reality, jumbled thinking, and hallucinations 
A) Characterized by stubborn, ritualistic behavior 
B) Expectations of criticism that force individuals to resort to extreme social withdrawal 
C) Expectations of unconditional recognition and admiration of others 
D) Characterized by manipulation, deceit, recklessness, and impulsivity 
E) Characterized by unstable and confused behavior and patterns of self-harm
F)Involves distortions of reality, jumbled thinking, and hallucinations

Question 18

According to the DSM-IV-TR, clinical psychologists make their diagnoses by ________; however, according to the new section in DSM-5, they make their diagnoses by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  counting up the number of indicators present; assessing the degree of the client's psychological dysfunction 
B)  self-reported assessments; peer-reported assessments 
C)  a physical assessment; psychological assessment 
D)  assessing whether the client's personality functioning is impaired; making a yes or no decision regarding the presence or absence of a disorder 
A)  counting up the number of indicators present; assessing the degree of the client's psychological dysfunction 
B)  self-reported assessments; peer-reported assessments 
C)  a physical assessment; psychological assessment 
D)  assessing whether the client's personality functioning is impaired; making a yes or no decision regarding the presence or absence of a disorder

Question 19

According to the textbook, Adolf Hitler exhibited many of the classic signs of which personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

What is the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)?

Accepted Answer

A)  DSM-III 
B)  DSM-III-TR 
C)  DSM-IV-TR 
D)  DSM-5 
A)  DSM-III 
B)  DSM-III-TR 
C)  DSM-IV-TR 
D)  DSM-5

The quote from the DSM-5, "it is hoped that both versions will serve clinical practice and research initiatives, respectively" represents the

Match each of the trait domains used to understand personality disorders in the DSM-5 with the associated Big Five personality trait. -Extraversion

The recent updates to the DSM include a(n) in the number of disorders and, more importantly, a change from placing disorders into discrete categories, recognizing that disorders are more a matter of .

Match each of the trait domains used to understand personality disorders in the DSM-5 with the associated Big Five personality trait. -Agreeableness

All of the following are useful purposes of the DSM-5 EXCEPT it

Imagine your roommate refuses to do any chores because they have more important things to do. Your roommate is exhibiting a symptom of which personality disorder?

Match the behavioral pattern with the major personality disorder. -Narcissistic

Explain how the Big Five traits can be used to organize the DSM-5 personality disorders. Provide at least four concrete examples of how certain personality disorders might reflect constellations of extreme scores on particular Big Five traits (i.e., "The Bad Five").

An individual who consistently fears abandonment may suffer from which personality disorder?

The original research on individuals with the Type A personality claimed that these individuals had a higher chance of

Coworkers know Lisa as a workaholic. From what personality disorder might she suffer?

Dr. Spitz is a clinical psychologist whose last patient has recently developed a habit of lying to his parents. If Dr. Spitz were to immediately diagnose his patient with antisocial personality disorder, he would be ________ his patient's behavior.

Match the behavioral pattern with the major personality disorder. -Antisocial

A description such as "emotional hemophilia" applies MOST accurately to which personality disorder?

Bethany often has emotional outbursts for no apparent reason. What personality disorder is Bethany likely to have?

Match each of the trait domains used to understand personality disorders in the DSM-5 with the associated Big Five personality trait. -Conscientiousness

Match the behavioral pattern with the major personality disorder. -Obsessive-compulsive

According to the DSM-IV-TR, clinical psychologists make their diagnoses by ; however, according to the new section in DSM-5, they make their diagnoses by .

According to the textbook, Adolf Hitler exhibited many of the classic signs of which personality disorder?

What is the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)?

The Study of the Person

Personality Research Methods

Personality Assessment: Effect Size, Replicability, and Open Science

Persons and Situations

Personality Judgment

Traits and Types: the Big Five and Beyond

Personality Stability, Development, and Change

The Anatomy and Physiology of Personality

Genetics and Evolution: the Inheritance of Personality

Basics of Psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis After Freud: Neo-Freudians, Object Relations, and Current Research

Humanistic Psychology, Positive Psychology, and the Science of Happiness

Cultural Variation in Experience, Behavior, and Personality

Personality Processes: Learning, Motivation, Emotion, and Thinking

The Self: What You Know About You

Relationships and Business

What Have We Learned

Filters

Exam 17: Mental and Physical Health

The quote from the DSM-5, "it is hoped that both versions will serve clinical practice and research initiatives, respectively" represents the

Match each of the trait domains used to understand personality disorders in the DSM-5 with the associated Big Five personality trait. -Extraversion

The recent updates to the DSM include a(n) ________ in the number of disorders and, more importantly, a change from placing disorders into discrete categories, recognizing that disorders are more a matter of ________.

Match each of the trait domains used to understand personality disorders in the DSM-5 with the associated Big Five personality trait. -Agreeableness

All of the following are useful purposes of the DSM-5 EXCEPT it

Imagine your roommate refuses to do any chores because they have more important things to do. Your roommate is exhibiting a symptom of which personality disorder?

Match the behavioral pattern with the major personality disorder. -Narcissistic

Explain how the Big Five traits can be used to organize the DSM-5 personality disorders. Provide at least four concrete examples of how certain personality disorders might reflect constellations of extreme scores on particular Big Five traits (i.e., "The Bad Five").

An individual who consistently fears abandonment may suffer from which personality disorder?

The original research on individuals with the Type A personality claimed that these individuals had a higher chance of

Coworkers know Lisa as a workaholic. From what personality disorder might she suffer?

Dr. Spitz is a clinical psychologist whose last patient has recently developed a habit of lying to his parents. If Dr. Spitz were to immediately diagnose his patient with antisocial personality disorder, he would be ________ his patient's behavior.

Match the behavioral pattern with the major personality disorder. -Antisocial

A description such as "emotional hemophilia" applies MOST accurately to which personality disorder?

Bethany often has emotional outbursts for no apparent reason. What personality disorder is Bethany likely to have?

Match each of the trait domains used to understand personality disorders in the DSM-5 with the associated Big Five personality trait. -Conscientiousness

Match the behavioral pattern with the major personality disorder. -Obsessive-compulsive

According to the DSM-IV-TR, clinical psychologists make their diagnoses by ________; however, according to the new section in DSM-5, they make their diagnoses by ________.

According to the textbook, Adolf Hitler exhibited many of the classic signs of which personality disorder?

What is the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)?

The Study of the Person

Personality Research Methods

Personality Assessment: Effect Size, Replicability, and Open Science

Persons and Situations

Personality Judgment

Traits and Types: the Big Five and Beyond

Personality Stability, Development, and Change

The Anatomy and Physiology of Personality

Genetics and Evolution: the Inheritance of Personality

Basics of Psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis After Freud: Neo-Freudians, Object Relations, and Current Research

Humanistic Psychology, Positive Psychology, and the Science of Happiness

Cultural Variation in Experience, Behavior, and Personality

Personality Processes: Learning, Motivation, Emotion, and Thinking

The Self: What You Know About You

Relationships and Business

What Have We Learned

Filters

The recent updates to the DSM include a(n) in the number of disorders and, more importantly, a change from placing disorders into discrete categories, recognizing that disorders are more a matter of .

According to the DSM-IV-TR, clinical psychologists make their diagnoses by ; however, according to the new section in DSM-5, they make their diagnoses by .