Exam 16: Personality Disorders

Use the following terms to answer: "A" Avoidant "B" Borderline "C" Conduct Dependent Histrionic Narcissistic Obsessive compulsive Schizoid -A pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior is part of the criterion for _______________ personality disorder.

The following personality disorders are found in Cluster B, and they are characterized by dramatic, emotionally or erratic behaviors.

Individuals with an avoidant personality disorder could be characterized as asocial because they are anxious and fearful of rejection and not because they are uninterested in interpersonal relationships.

Carla Smith convinced that the world around her is a hostile place to live. She has a great deal of difficulty keeping boyfriends because she feels that the men she dates are not to be trusted because they usually gossip about her behind her back. She believes this despite the fact that her boyfriends are characterized by others as "nice guys." Carla's behavior most closely resembles which of the following disorders?

The DSM-5 definition of obsessive compulsive personality disorder includes a pattern of over concern with orderliness, control and perfectionism, at the expense of openness and flexibility.

Mary Margaret Palms exhibits a pervasive pattern of social and interpersonal deficits, marked by extreme discomfort with a minimal capacity for developing any relationships. She has cognitive and/or perceptual distortions in addition to exhibiting eccentric behaviors, for example Mary Margaret believes people talk about her so she rarely looks at others when talking to them. Which personality disorder best characterizes Mary Margaret Palms?

Antisocial personality disorders are more commonly diagnosed in females.

Jesse Jones often hides valuable objects around his house and later accuses his family of stealing them whenever he cannot find them. He trusts no one, not even his wife or daughters. Jesse always keeps the curtains closed everywhere in his house because he is sure his neighbors are trying to spy on him. His relationship with his wife is very fragile as he is always accusing her of being unfaithful and cheating on him. Jesse's behavior most closely resembles which personality disorder?

Jimmy de Souza has been identified with dependent personality disorder. As his social worker, you learn he has just lost his closest friend due to a sudden, unexpected death from a skiing accident. How would you expect James to deal with this loss?

The person who needs to be taken care of and exhibits clinging and submissive behavior would most likely be diagnosed as a person with borderline personality disorder.

The individual with _______________ personality disorder is often described as colorful, dramatic, extroverted, excitable, and emotional. Underneath this flamboyant exterior is a deep-seated inability to maintain strong, reciprocal, and long-lasting friendships. Essential features include a pattern of extreme attention seeking and highly expressive emotions. The most striking feature is their desire to be the center of attention.

The following personality disorders are found in Cluster C, and they are characterized by anxious and fearful behaviors.

Amy Bodnick has been diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder. She has just lost her "close friend" Brenda, to distant acquaintance. Giver her diagnosis, how would you anticipate her reaction to this "loss?"

Individuals with schizoid personality disorder enjoy close interpersonal relationships.

True statements concerning a person with antisocial personality disorder include all of the following except:

Use the following terms to answer: "A" Avoidant "B" Borderline "C" Conduct Dependent Histrionic Narcissistic Obsessive compulsive Schizoid -The individual diagnosed with _______________ personality disorder is unwilling to become involved unless guaranteed they will be liked, feels inadequate and inept, and is preoccupied with being criticized or rejected.

Use the following terms to answer: "A" Avoidant "B" Borderline "C" Conduct Dependent Histrionic Narcissistic Obsessive compulsive Schizoid -_______________ personality disorder behaviors include chaotic, unstable relationships, poor self image, and marked impulsivity.

Because of their overlapping commonalities, dependent, avoidant, and obsessive compulsive personality disorders are grouped together in Cluster A.

Use the following terms to answer: "A" Avoidant "B" Borderline "C" Conduct Dependent Histrionic Narcissistic Obsessive compulsive Schizoid -Someone with _______________ personality disorder fantasizes about unlimited success, believes them self as "special", and exploits relationships.

Gwen Miller, a thirty-six-year old manicurist, is convinced that she is so beautiful that no man can resist asking her out on a date. Unfortunately, Gwen has never been able to keep an intimate relationship for very long because she quickly loses interest after initially falling "madly in love" and laments that no man is really measures up to her standards. In addition, Gwen is very flirtatious with other men and she has a tendency toward taking from a relationship rather than giving to the relationship. Gwen has a constant need for being the center of attention. She says she is waiting for her "knight is shining armor" to carry her away. Which personality disorder does Gwen's behavior most closely resemble?