Exam 11: Personality Disorders.

Which of the following statements is true?

One unusual finding discussed in your text is that ________ personality disorder may have played a role in the behavior of several serial killers.

Childhood trauma as a cause of borderline personality disorder may be too simplistic an explanation because

One prominent theory of antisocial personality disorder suggests that the behaviors are caused by an imbalance between the brain's

The concept of the fearlessness hypothesis of antisocial personality disorder is that individuals with this disorder

All of the following are necessary conditions for the diagnosis of a personality disorder

Describe the similarities and differences between individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and individuals diagnosed with the anxiety disorder called obsessive-compulsive disorder.

The personality disorder characterized by unreasonable fear of abandonment,fear of being rejected,avoidance of disagreement,inability to make decisions for oneself,and clinging behavior is ________ personality disorder.

In the world,the prevalence of personality disorders is estimated to be approximately________ percent.

If you had absolutely no concept or fear of the consequences of your actions (for yourself or others)and were overly motivated by pleasing yourself,you might behave like a person with ________ personality disorder.

The most accurate statement regarding antisocial personality disorder and psychopathy is that they

In the categorical vs.dimensional classification debate,supporters of the dimensional view of personality disorders believe this system is superior because

Discuss the gender differences found in personality disorders.Give specific examples of disorders where gender differences occur.Do the disparities indicate differences between men and women in certain basic experiences that are genetic,sociocultural,or both,or do they represent biases on the part of the clinicians who make the diagnoses?

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the treatment of antisocial personality disorder and related antisocial behaviors?

Amy quickly becomes the center of attention when she enters a room.She is a tall and attractive young woman who generally wears something striking.Amy is known as a flirt and acts in a seductive manner around men.When Amy speaks,she uses very exaggerated terms,even when describing relatively ordinary situations.Amy's diagnosis is most likely ________ 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.

The personality disorder characterized by extreme instability in behavior and emotion,impulsivity,depression,and self-injurious behaviors is ________ personality disorder.

The approximate percentage of individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder who also have a substance related disorder is almost ____ percent.

The gender difference in the diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder has been criticized for 

Research suggests that the gender differences observed in the prevalence of many personality disorders  may be due to