Exam 16: Personality Disorders

Use the following terms to answer: "A" Avoidant "B" Borderline "C" Conduct Dependent Histrionic Narcissistic Obsessive compulsive Schizoid -The _______________ personality disorder is characterized by the following behaviors: difficulty making everyday decisions, lacks initiative, needs excessive support from others and is preoccupied with fears of being left alone.

The following personality disorders are found in Cluster A, the odd and/or eccentric disorders:

Use the following terms to answer: "A" Avoidant "B" Borderline "C" Conduct Dependent Histrionic Narcissistic Obsessive compulsive Schizoid -Anxious and fearful personality disorders are found in cluster __________.

Those with an obsessive-compulsive personality disorder are primarily motivated by a need for:

A person's need for admiration, combined with a marked lack of empathy would be a feature contributing to a diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder.

Persons with borderline personality disorder experience other people as either "all good" or "all bad" are exhibiting:

Schizotypal personality disorders have the desire for developing close friendships and could be characterized as the "life of the party."

Use the following terms to answer: "A" Avoidant "B" Borderline "C" Conduct Dependent Histrionic Narcissistic Obsessive compulsive Schizoid -Emotional, dramatic or erratic personality disorders are found in cluster __________.

Individuals with _______________ personality disorder are socially restricted, lack friends, and are generally cold and detached from others.

Individuals with _______________ personality disorder often feel inhibited and inadequate. They avoid meaningful relationships with others and view themselves as inept and inferior.

Knowledge about this disorder remains incomplete. However, over the past several decades research has pointed to the role of biological influences in combination with poor family socialization and early learning or relationship problems. The person displays a 14.life-long pattern of social withdrawal and is seen as eccentric, lonely and isolated. Someone who exhibits these behaviors would be considered having:

Use the following terms to answer: "A" Avoidant "B" Borderline "C" Conduct Dependent Histrionic Narcissistic Obsessive compulsive Schizoid -One of the hallmarks of ____________ personality disorder is the reduced expression of emotion in interpersonal settings, often making them appear indifferent to criticism from others.

Use the following terms to answer: "A" Avoidant "B" Borderline "C" Conduct Dependent Histrionic Narcissistic Obsessive compulsive Schizoid -Social isolation and no desire for close relationships is the predominant criterion for _______________ personality disorders.

People with paranoid personality disorder are suspicious and distrustful of others.

Theresa Blake exhibits a pervasive pattern on extreme inability to act independently of her boyfriend, Roger. She is unable to take responsibility for her life choices and feels helpless when she is alone. Theresa will go to great lengths to avoid taking and/or assuming positions of responsibility and leadership in her job at the post office. Her indecision is much more extreme than just being indecisive or unable to decide what to have for lunch. What is so striking is Theresa's inability to expedite decision-making without tremendous of advice and reassurance from Roger. These behaviors are indicative of _______________ personality disorder?

Jimmy Childs is the team leader for a small marketing firm. He is currently responsible for a presentation to one if the company's major customers. Members of his team are becoming increasingly frustrated with Jimmy. The deadline for the project is approaching but Jimmy never seems satisfied with the quality of the work despite the reality that he has a group of talented workers who have significantly contributed to the project. Jimmy is never satisfied and spends hours undoing and re-doing their work until it is "perfect." Unfortunately, Jimmy never seems satisfied. If somebody tries to bring this to his attention, Jimmy accuses them of not sharing his high standards. Which of the following, best explains Jimmy's behavior?

The general criteria for a personality disorder in the DSM-5 is seen in the following:

Use the following terms to answer: "A" Avoidant "B" Borderline "C" Conduct Dependent Histrionic Narcissistic Obsessive compulsive Schizoid -Those with _______________ personality disorder is described as a preoccupation with rules, regulations, and rigidity.

A defense mechanism commonly used by persons with Cluster A personality disorders is:

Repetitive, ritualized behaviors persons cannot control are known as obsessive compulsive personality disorder.