Exam 11: Personality Disorders.

An adult diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder is most likely to have met the criteria for ________ as a child.

One of the influences that has been associated with the development of borderline personality disorder is

Some have proposed that the personality disorders be replaced or supplemented by a dimensional model in which individuals would be rated on a series of personality dimensions as well as a categorical diagnosis.It is believed that this would have advantages over a purely categorical system.Which of the following would be such an advantage?

One of the likely problems a therapist may encounter while trying to help a patient with histrionic personality disorder is the patient's

Mary has been married for 20 years and describes how her husband has been verbally abusive toward her for most of that time.She indicates that her husband has had multiple affairs with other women but she can't leave him because she "loves and needs him." When challenged by the interviewer regarding the wisdom of staying with such a man,Mary agrees with the interviewer,although she later confides that she always agrees with everyone to avoid conflict and disapproval.Mary should be diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.

Which of the following statements is true about borderline personality disorder?

Harold lives with his mother with whom he is very close and agrees with everything she says.When he started seeing a young woman and the relationship became serious,his mother convinced him that his girlfriend was not good enough for him,so Harold stopped the relationship.He has two close friends who have been his friend since they met in kindergarten.Whenever they do something,it is always one of his friends who decides what they do.Harold just follows along.Harold likely suffers from _______________ personality disorder.

Individuals who overreact to everything and are overly dramatic and vain are most likely to be diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.

Explain what differentiates individuals with schizotypal personality disorder from schizophrenia.What are the similarities observed for individuals diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder and schizophrenia?

Henry is viewed by many as a workaholic and not very social.He is at his desk every morning at 7:30 and takes few breaks (although these breaks are always at the same time every day).Henry is known to be a perfectionist.The problem is that he does not seem to get much accomplished,since he spends so much time making sure that everything is perfect before moving on to the next task.Henry appears to suffer from ________ personality disorder.

Individuals who are socially isolated,behave in ways that seem unusual,tend to be suspicious,and have odd beliefs are generally diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.

Of the following,the most accurate statement regarding the research for treatment of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is that

DSM-5 personality disorders are grouped into three clusters.Which of the following most accurately represents the three clusters?

All of the following are mentioned in your text as appropriate treatment strategies for narcissistic personality disorder

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