Question 1

Of the following,the most accurate statement with regard to the treatment of avoidant personality disorder is that

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A) no well-controlled studies of treatment outcomes have been conducted. 
B) there are well-controlled studies, though none show any treatment success. 
C) individuals with this disorder are seldom sufficiently motivated to succeed in treatment. 
D) behavioral intervention programs for anxiety and social skills have had some success. 
A) no well-controlled studies of treatment outcomes have been conducted. 
B) there are well-controlled studies, though none show any treatment success. 
C) individuals with this disorder are seldom sufficiently motivated to succeed in treatment. 
D) behavioral intervention programs for anxiety and social skills have had some success.

Question 2

DSM-IV-TR divides personality disorders into ____ distinct clusters.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4

Question 3

Rob is a 13-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.Rob shows no guilt or remorse for the many ways that he hurts others.Rob's current diagnosis is most likely

Accepted Answer

A) antisocial personality disorder. 
B) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
C) conduct disorder. 
D) narcissistic personality disorder. 
A) antisocial personality disorder. 
B) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
C) conduct disorder. 
D) narcissistic personality disorder.

Question 4

According to your text,the most accurate statement regarding the treatment of histrionic personality disorder is that

Accepted Answer

A) there are no scientific studies demonstrating success. 
B) patients who voluntarily attend therapy tend to get better. 
C) strict behavioral programs have been shown to be effective in scientific research. 
D) cognitive therapy is most effective. 
A) there are no scientific studies demonstrating success. 
B) patients who voluntarily attend therapy tend to get better. 
C) strict behavioral programs have been shown to be effective in scientific research. 
D) cognitive therapy is most effective.

Question 5

One of the major differences between individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder is that patients with the personality disorder generally

Accepted Answer

A) have more obsessive thoughts. 
B) show more compulsive and ritualistic behaviors. 
C) do not have obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. 
D) has more insight into their problems 
A) have more obsessive thoughts. 
B) show more compulsive and ritualistic behaviors. 
C) do not have obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. 
D) has more insight into their problems

Question 6

Describe the characteristics and causes of borderline personality disorder,and discuss possible treatment approaches and their efficacy.

Accepted Answer

Borderline personality disorder is chara

Question 7

One of the contributing factors in the developmental history of individuals with antisocial personality disorder appears to be that their parents were more likely to have utilized

Accepted Answer

A) firm discipline. 
B) inconsistent discipline. 
C) an overly protective parenting style. 
D) physical discipline. 
A) firm discipline. 
B) inconsistent discipline. 
C) an overly protective parenting style. 
D) physical discipline.

Question 8

According to the DSM-5,cluster B groups which of the following personality disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) Borderline, compulsive, psychotic 
B) Paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal 
C) Avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive 
D) Antisocial, histrionic, narcissistic 
A) Borderline, compulsive, psychotic 
B) Paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal 
C) Avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive 
D) Antisocial, histrionic, narcissistic

Question 9

The personality disorder that shares many similar symptoms with schizophrenia is

Accepted Answer

A) schizoid. 
B) paranoid. 
C) borderline. 
D) schizotypal. 
A) schizoid. 
B) paranoid. 
C) borderline. 
D) schizotypal.

Question 10

According to the definition of personality disorder,only individuals who show ________ patterns of maladaptive behavior should be diagnosed with a personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) suicidal 
B) the most severe 
C) relatively permanent 
D) highly variable 
A) suicidal 
B) the most severe 
C) relatively permanent 
D) highly variable

Question 11

A person with paranoid personality disorder may

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A) mistrust other people. 
B) get into arguments with people. 
C) be quiet and withdrawn. 
D) all of the above 
A) mistrust other people. 
B) get into arguments with people. 
C) be quiet and withdrawn. 
D) all of the above

Question 12

Individuals who keep to themselves because they are anxious and fearful of rejection are likely to be diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) avoidant 
B) schizoid 
C) schizotypal 
D) antisocial 
A) avoidant 
B) schizoid 
C) schizotypal 
D) antisocial

Question 13

An individual requesting treatment at a mental health clinic keeps talking about how gangsters are "out to get him." Before diagnosing paranoid personality disorder,we must determine whether

Accepted Answer

A) his fears are justified. 
B) his family life is stable. 
C) he has ever attempted suicide. 
D) he avoids socialization. 
A) his fears are justified. 
B) his family life is stable. 
C) he has ever attempted suicide. 
D) he avoids socialization.

Question 14

When presented with words projected on a computer screen,individuals with borderline personality disorder are more likely than individuals without the disorder to remember the word

Accepted Answer

A) celebrate. 
B) abandon. 
C) death. 
D) charming. 
A) celebrate. 
B) abandon. 
C) death. 
D) charming.

Question 15

One of the greatest challenges for any therapist treating an individual with paranoid personality disorder is in

Accepted Answer

A) understanding the patient's belief system. 
B) earning the patient's trust. 
C) convincing the patient to talk about his or her beliefs. 
D) getting the patient to speak clearly. 
A) understanding the patient's belief system. 
B) earning the patient's trust. 
C) convincing the patient to talk about his or her beliefs. 
D) getting the patient to speak clearly.

Question 16

A woman demonstrating a high degree of Western "stereotypical female" traits might well be diagnosed with histrionic personality disorder.Which of the following would probably occur if a man demonstrated very stereotypical masculine traits?

Accepted Answer

A) He would be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. 
B) He would be diagnosed with histrionic personality disorder. 
C) He would be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder. 
D) He probably would not be diagnosed with any personality disorder. 
A) He would be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. 
B) He would be diagnosed with histrionic personality disorder. 
C) He would be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder. 
D) He probably would not be diagnosed with any personality disorder.

Question 17

Nicole has difficulty maintaining relationships because she goes back and forth from being a best friend to hating people in her life.Her romantic relationships are always characterized by incredible loving passion alternating with episodes of horrible fighting,and sometimes she becomes violent.At times,Nicole becomes so upset that she cuts herself and reports that this makes her feel better emotionally.Nicole suffers from ________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Lenny is 25 years old and has had multiple arrests for assaults,theft,and drug use.He has hurt strangers,friends,and family and has never shown any remorse or regret.Following his last arrest,Lenny met with a social worker who told him about antisocial personality disorder; he is now convinced that that is "what's wrong" with him.Lenny recently went to a local community mental health center and asked to be treated by a psychotherapist.The problem with this story is that

Accepted Answer

A) individuals with antisocial personality disorder do not generally seek treatment. 
B) Lenny has misdiagnosed himself, since his behaviors are more typical of conduct disorder. 
C) the drug use does not fit the pattern of antisocial personality disorder. 
D) the description does not fit any known personality disorder. 
A) individuals with antisocial personality disorder do not generally seek treatment. 
B) Lenny has misdiagnosed himself, since his behaviors are more typical of conduct disorder. 
C) the drug use does not fit the pattern of antisocial personality disorder. 
D) the description does not fit any known personality disorder.

Question 19

According to the DSM-5,the features of dependent personality disorder include

Accepted Answer

A) difficulty expressing disagreement. 
B) an attitude of entitlement toward fulfilling expectations. 
C) being easily influenced by others or circumstances. 
D) episodes of inappropriate, intense anger. 
A) difficulty expressing disagreement. 
B) an attitude of entitlement toward fulfilling expectations. 
C) being easily influenced by others or circumstances. 
D) episodes of inappropriate, intense anger.

Question 20

According to the underarousal hypothesis,individuals with antisocial personality disorder may engage in their characteristic behaviors as a way to

Accepted Answer

A) deal with their fears. 
B) provide a level of stimulation that most of us receive from more typical behaviors. 
C) provide a sense of relief from the feelings of depression that they experience when they  are not highly aroused. 
D) reduce the generally high level of arousal that they feel. 
A) deal with their fears. 
B) provide a level of stimulation that most of us receive from more typical behaviors. 
C) provide a sense of relief from the feelings of depression that they experience when they  are not highly aroused. 
D) reduce the generally high level of arousal that they feel.

Of the following,the most accurate statement with regard to the treatment of avoidant personality disorder is that

DSM-IV-TR divides personality disorders into ____ distinct clusters.

According to your text,the most accurate statement regarding the treatment of histrionic personality disorder is that

One of the major differences between individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder is that patients with the personality disorder generally

Describe the characteristics and causes of borderline personality disorder,and discuss possible treatment approaches and their efficacy.

One of the contributing factors in the developmental history of individuals with antisocial personality disorder appears to be that their parents were more likely to have utilized

According to the DSM-5,cluster B groups which of the following personality disorders?

The personality disorder that shares many similar symptoms with schizophrenia is

According to the definition of personality disorder,only individuals who show ________ patterns of maladaptive behavior should be diagnosed with a personality disorder.

A person with paranoid personality disorder may

Individuals who keep to themselves because they are anxious and fearful of rejection are likely to be diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.

An individual requesting treatment at a mental health clinic keeps talking about how gangsters are "out to get him." Before diagnosing paranoid personality disorder,we must determine whether

When presented with words projected on a computer screen,individuals with borderline personality disorder are more likely than individuals without the disorder to remember the word

One of the greatest challenges for any therapist treating an individual with paranoid personality disorder is in

A woman demonstrating a high degree of Western "stereotypical female" traits might well be diagnosed with histrionic personality disorder.Which of the following would probably occur if a man demonstrated very stereotypical masculine traits?

According to the DSM-5,the features of dependent personality disorder include

According to the underarousal hypothesis,individuals with antisocial personality disorder may engage in their characteristic behaviors as a way to

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context.

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology.

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research in Psychopathology

Anxiety, Trauma- and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

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Eating and Sleep Wake Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

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Exam 11: Personality Disorders.

Of the following,the most accurate statement with regard to the treatment of avoidant personality disorder is that

DSM-IV-TR divides personality disorders into ____ distinct clusters.

According to your text,the most accurate statement regarding the treatment of histrionic personality disorder is that

One of the major differences between individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder is that patients with the personality disorder generally

Describe the characteristics and causes of borderline personality disorder,and discuss possible treatment approaches and their efficacy.

One of the contributing factors in the developmental history of individuals with antisocial personality disorder appears to be that their parents were more likely to have utilized

According to the DSM-5,cluster B groups which of the following personality disorders?

The personality disorder that shares many similar symptoms with schizophrenia is

According to the definition of personality disorder,only individuals who show ________ patterns of maladaptive behavior should be diagnosed with a personality disorder.

A person with paranoid personality disorder may

Individuals who keep to themselves because they are anxious and fearful of rejection are likely to be diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.

An individual requesting treatment at a mental health clinic keeps talking about how gangsters are "out to get him." Before diagnosing paranoid personality disorder,we must determine whether

When presented with words projected on a computer screen,individuals with borderline personality disorder are more likely than individuals without the disorder to remember the word

One of the greatest challenges for any therapist treating an individual with paranoid personality disorder is in

A woman demonstrating a high degree of Western "stereotypical female" traits might well be diagnosed with histrionic personality disorder.Which of the following would probably occur if a man demonstrated very stereotypical masculine traits?

According to the DSM-5,the features of dependent personality disorder include

According to the underarousal hypothesis,individuals with antisocial personality disorder may engage in their characteristic behaviors as a way to

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context.

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology.

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research in Psychopathology

Anxiety, Trauma- and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating and Sleep Wake Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

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