Exam 13: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Why might labelling childhood trauma as a cause of borderline personality disorder be too simplistic an explanation?

Dr.Eso specializes in treating histrionic personality disorder and dependent personality disorder.Which statement most likely describes her patient population?

It is possible that teaching children to "trust nobody" and to "be careful all of the time because people want to hurt you" may contribute to the development of a personality disorder.Which personality disorder would it be?

Which type of personality disorder most often leads to self-mutilation?

Using the five-factor model of personality, Paulhus and Williams (2002) administered measures of psychopathy and narcissism to university students.What did they find?

Kelly is a born actress.She is always the centre of attention.She is highly dramatic, overemotional, self-centred, spoiled, and inconsiderate of her friends.While she can appear charming and is often flirtatious and seductive, she has never had a truly intimate relationship.She has poor self-esteem and tries to impress others as a means of improving her own self-worth.Which personality disorder does Kelly most likely have?

Why do individuals with avoidant personality disorder avoid most relationships?

Nick has difficulty maintaining relationships because he goes back and forth from being a best friend to hating people in his life quite often.His romantic relationships are always characterized by incredible loving passion, alternating with episodes of horrible fighting.Sometimes he becomes violent.At times, Nick becomes so upset that he cuts himself and reports that this makes him feel better emotionally.Which personality disorder does he most likely have?

What is the relationship between psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder?

George is a 15-year-old boy who has been repeatedly arrested for theft and assault.In addition to shoplifting and other theft, he has been caught stealing money from his parents' wallets and his young sister's piggy bank.George demonstrates no guilt or remorse when he harms others.What is George's most likely diagnosis?

How effective is the treatment of avoidant personality disorder?

According to Carrasco and colleagues (2006), what personality characteristic is most important in distinguishing between boys who showed a stable pattern of antisocial over time and those who eventually outgrew the behaviour?

Which of the following is NOT a typical treatment strategy for narcissistic personality disorder?

What does the psychological treatment that has been found to be most effective in helping patients with borderline personality disorder involve?

Martin's father asks Martin's psychiatrist what has caused Martin's schizoid personality disorder.What is the psychiatrist most likely to say?

According to research, what is the best treatment to reduce symptoms or postpone the onset of later schizophrenia in individuals with schizotypal personality disorder?

You are waiting to board a plane when you hear that the flight has been delayed because of a passing thunderstorm.The man sitting next to you says, "Passing thunderstorm, sure! That's Jim again; he's been doing everything to make me miss this meeting because he's trying to get me fired!" Which personality disorder are his remarks most consistent with?

Shauna shows excessive emotionality; has an excessive need for praise, reassurance, and approval; and constantly needs to be the centre of attention.Which personality disorder does Shauna most likely have?

How effective is the treatment of dependent personality disorder?

What role do genetics play in the development of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?