Question 1

According to the text, the two most prominent theories in personality psychology are the ____________ and ____________ perspectives.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychodynamic; behavioral 
B)  cognitive-behavioral; sociocultural 
C)  behavioral; sociocultural 
D)  psychodynamic; cognitive-behavioral 
A)  psychodynamic; behavioral 
B)  cognitive-behavioral; sociocultural 
C)  behavioral; sociocultural 
D)  psychodynamic; cognitive-behavioral

Question 2

A pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency differentiates ____________ personality disorder from the other personality disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  histrionic 
B)  narcissistic 
C)  borderline 
D)  obsessive-compulsive 
A)  histrionic 
B)  narcissistic 
C)  borderline 
D)  obsessive-compulsive

Question 3

The five dimensions of the Five Factor Model include neuroticism, conscientiousness, agreeableness, openness, and

Accepted Answer

A)  introversion. 
B)  negativism. 
C)  extraversion. 
D)  gregariousness. 
A)  introversion. 
B)  negativism. 
C)  extraversion. 
D)  gregariousness.

Question 4

Early maltreatment is associated with problems of basic attachment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

People with histrionic personality disorder believe that their relationships with others are closer than they actually are.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Antisocial personality disorder is more common in women than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The behaviors seen in Cluster B personality disorders are best described as being exaggerated, inflated, emotional, or dramatic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Patients with untreated or treatment-resistant schizophrenia and schizoid personality disorder both experience hallucinations, delusions, or a complete disconnect from reality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Jamal is a New York City firefighter/paramedic. People who know him say that he is calm and level-headed no matter what the situation. This is one reason his supervisors have chosen him to mentor all of the station's new recruits. This behavioral tendency for Jamal to act in the same manner regardless of the situation is called

Accepted Answer

A)  ego-syntonic. 
B)  personally coherent. 
C)  context driven. 
D)  ego-dystonic. 
A)  ego-syntonic. 
B)  personally coherent. 
C)  context driven. 
D)  ego-dystonic.

Question 10

Eliminating self-harming behaviors is the top priority in the treatment of borderline personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Level of impairment is often judged from the patient's perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Cluster A personality disorders, psychosis, and schizophrenia share many of the same features.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Functional impairments in personality disorders are most often seen in what area?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive deficits 
B)  School 
C)  Medical problems 
D)  Interpersonal relationships 
A)  Cognitive deficits 
B)  School 
C)  Medical problems 
D)  Interpersonal relationships

Question 14

Given the effects of brain maturation on the course of personality maturity, children are not often diagnosed with personality disorders before the age of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  18 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  18

Question 15

Antisocial personality disorder is often more difficult to diagnose than other personality disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The symptoms of avoidant personality disorder and ____________ are so similar that many mental health professionals wonder whether they are in fact two separate disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  generalized panic disorder 
B)  social anxiety disorder 
C)  panic disorder with agoraphobia 
D)  agoraphobia without a history of panic disorder 
A)  generalized panic disorder 
B)  social anxiety disorder 
C)  panic disorder with agoraphobia 
D)  agoraphobia without a history of panic disorder

Question 17

At their core, a person with narcissistic personality disorder has an extremely high level of self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Experiencing a traumatic event ____________ is especially likely to produce profound and chronic effects on brain biology.

Accepted Answer

A)  during a critical developmental window 
B)  in adulthood 
C)  during an already stressful time 
D)  in early adolescence 
A)  during a critical developmental window 
B)  in adulthood 
C)  during an already stressful time 
D)  in early adolescence

Question 19

Which personality disorder revolves around a pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others, including family members and friends?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paranoid 
B)  Schizoid 
C)  Schizotypal 
D)  Antisocial 
A)  Paranoid 
B)  Schizoid 
C)  Schizotypal 
D)  Antisocial

Question 20

The behaviors that are characteristic of Cluster C personality disorders are described as

Accepted Answer

A)  odd, quirky, or eccentric. 
B)  exaggerated, dramatic, or emotional. 
C)  anxious, withdrawn, or fearful. 
D)  emotionally neutral, odd thinking, or isolated. 
A)  odd, quirky, or eccentric. 
B)  exaggerated, dramatic, or emotional. 
C)  anxious, withdrawn, or fearful. 
D)  emotionally neutral, odd thinking, or isolated.

According to the text, the two most prominent theories in personality psychology are the and perspectives.

A pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency differentiates ____________ personality disorder from the other personality disorders.

The five dimensions of the Five Factor Model include neuroticism, conscientiousness, agreeableness, openness, and

Early maltreatment is associated with problems of basic attachment.

People with histrionic personality disorder believe that their relationships with others are closer than they actually are.

Antisocial personality disorder is more common in women than men.

The behaviors seen in Cluster B personality disorders are best described as being exaggerated, inflated, emotional, or dramatic.

Patients with untreated or treatment-resistant schizophrenia and schizoid personality disorder both experience hallucinations, delusions, or a complete disconnect from reality.

Eliminating self-harming behaviors is the top priority in the treatment of borderline personality disorder.

Level of impairment is often judged from the patient's perspective.

Cluster A personality disorders, psychosis, and schizophrenia share many of the same features.

Functional impairments in personality disorders are most often seen in what area?

Given the effects of brain maturation on the course of personality maturity, children are not often diagnosed with personality disorders before the age of ______.

Antisocial personality disorder is often more difficult to diagnose than other personality disorders.

The symptoms of avoidant personality disorder and ____________ are so similar that many mental health professionals wonder whether they are in fact two separate disorders.

At their core, a person with narcissistic personality disorder has an extremely high level of self-esteem.

Experiencing a traumatic event ____________ is especially likely to produce profound and chronic effects on brain biology.

Which personality disorder revolves around a pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others, including family members and friends?

The behaviors that are characteristic of Cluster C personality disorders are described as

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Research Methods in Abnormal Psychology

Assessment and Diagnosis

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

Somatic Symptom, Dissociative, and Factitious Disorders

Bipolar and Depressive Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Gender Dysphoria, Sexual Dysfunctions, and Paraphilic Disorders

Substance Use Disorders

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental, Disruptive, Conduct, and Elimination Disorders

Aging and Neurocognitive Disorders

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Exam 11: Personality Disorders

According to the text, the two most prominent theories in personality psychology are the ____________ and ____________ perspectives.

A pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency differentiates ____________ personality disorder from the other personality disorders.

The five dimensions of the Five Factor Model include neuroticism, conscientiousness, agreeableness, openness, and

Early maltreatment is associated with problems of basic attachment.

People with histrionic personality disorder believe that their relationships with others are closer than they actually are.

Antisocial personality disorder is more common in women than men.

The behaviors seen in Cluster B personality disorders are best described as being exaggerated, inflated, emotional, or dramatic.

Patients with untreated or treatment-resistant schizophrenia and schizoid personality disorder both experience hallucinations, delusions, or a complete disconnect from reality.

Eliminating self-harming behaviors is the top priority in the treatment of borderline personality disorder.

Level of impairment is often judged from the patient's perspective.

Cluster A personality disorders, psychosis, and schizophrenia share many of the same features.

Functional impairments in personality disorders are most often seen in what area?

Given the effects of brain maturation on the course of personality maturity, children are not often diagnosed with personality disorders before the age of ______.

Antisocial personality disorder is often more difficult to diagnose than other personality disorders.

The symptoms of avoidant personality disorder and ____________ are so similar that many mental health professionals wonder whether they are in fact two separate disorders.

At their core, a person with narcissistic personality disorder has an extremely high level of self-esteem.

Experiencing a traumatic event ____________ is especially likely to produce profound and chronic effects on brain biology.

Which personality disorder revolves around a pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others, including family members and friends?

The behaviors that are characteristic of Cluster C personality disorders are described as

Abnormal Psychology: Historical and Modern Perspectives

Research Methods in Abnormal Psychology

Assessment and Diagnosis

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

Somatic Symptom, Dissociative, and Factitious Disorders

Bipolar and Depressive Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Gender Dysphoria, Sexual Dysfunctions, and Paraphilic Disorders

Substance Use Disorders

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental, Disruptive, Conduct, and Elimination Disorders

Aging and Neurocognitive Disorders

Health Psychology

Abnormal Psychology: Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters

According to the text, the two most prominent theories in personality psychology are the and perspectives.