Exam 11: Personality Disorders

Normally, Jake is described by his friends as being easy-going and relaxed. However, when he's under stress, he becomes moody and readily snaps at others. This behavioral tendency for Jake to act outside his normal behavior when he is stressed is called

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

In a set of research studies described in the text, a group of two-year olds were initially categorized as being inhibited or uninhibited. Twenty years later, the participants

In order to receive an antisocial personality disorder diagnosis, a person must have exhibited symptoms of conduct disorder before the age of 15 years.

Why is antisocial personality disorder considered to be easier to diagnose than other personality disorders?

____________ developed the influential psychodynamic theory that places personality disorders on a continuum of psychopathology.

When patients qualify for a personality disorder diagnosis but their symptoms fall under several disorders, their diagnosis would be personality disorder-undifferentiated.

Determining whether or not a behavior should be labeled a disorder must include consideration of impairment and distress.

Which personality disorder is marked by a pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of, which leads to submissive and clinging behavior and fears of separation?

One key highlight of a personality disorder is symptom stability; behaviors are persistent and chronic in nature.

Adolescent personality disorders are associated with

When a patient's symptoms include a pervasive pattern of unstable interpersonal relationships, self-image, affect, and impulsivity, they most likely have ____________ personality disorder.

Which personality description is matched with the correct personality disorder cluster?

Dialectical behavior therapy is most often used as a treatment for _____ personality disorder.

Which personality disorder is also known as psychopathy, sociopathy, and dyssocial personality disorder?

The hippocampus and amygdala may be as much as 16% smaller in patients diagnosed with ________ personality disorders than in those with no personality disorder.

Explain the psychodynamic perspective on the development of borderline personality disorder.

Two of the most widely studied aspects of childhood temperament are the behavioral tendencies to approach or withdraw from

Cluster C personality disorders have the greatest amount of treatment data available compared to Cluster A and Cluster B disorders.

The expression of a personality characteristic that is related to a specific circumstance, clinical condition, or period of time is called a