Exam 12: Personality Disorders

What role do genetics play in the development of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?

Gary's parents are furious at the psychiatrist for diagnosing him with a second personality disorder. They feel that the psychiatrist is incompetent so they seek a second opinion.What will the second psychiatrist most likely tell them?

Alice wants to be involved with people.She loves people and has strong needs for affection and acceptance.But her fears of rejection and public embarrassment prevent her from reaching out to those around her.Instead,she sticks to her routine and refuses to take any risks or try anything new.Which personality disorder is Alice most likely suffering from?

You are waiting to board a plane when you hear that the flight has been delayed,due to a passing thunderstorm.The man sitting next to you says,"Passing thunderstorm,sure! That's Jim again; he's been doing everything to make me miss this meeting because he's trying to get me fired!" Which of the following personality disorders are his remarks most consistent with?

James has autism spectrum disorder and has also been diagnosed with a Cluster A personality disorder.What personality disorder has James MOST likely been diagnosed with?

Amy quickly becomes the centre 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 exaggerated terms,even when describing relatively ordinary situations.What is Amy's most likely diagnosis?

According to Lasch,which of the following disorders has been increasing in frequency due to significant cultural changes?

What does research indicate regarding psychopaths and their goal setting patterns?

One unusual finding discussed in your textbook is that a personality disorder may have played a role in the behaviour of several serial killers.Which personality disorder is it?

According to the definition of a personality disorder,what kind of pattern of maladaptive behaviour must an individual show to be diagnosed with a personality disorder?

How effective is the treatment of antisocial personality disorder and the related antisocial behaviours?

Why might labelling childhood trauma as a cause of borderline personality disorder be too simplistic an explanation?

To people who know her casually,Liz is charming.But underneath her superficial charm is an impulsive,self-centred,insensitive,irresponsible person who has little anxiety and feels no guilt or remorse when she hurts someone else.She blames others for her problems.While she can appear to be the nicest person in the world,if you get in her way-watch out! Which personality disorder does Liz most likely have?

Of the DSM 5 personality disorders,which of the following disorders are relatively rare,occurring in less than 1 percent of the general population?

In Jill's psychotherapy sessions,her therapist has been using systematic desensitization to gradually make her more comfortable with social situations.The therapist has given Jill homework assignments that require her to practice talking to strangers,join informal groups,and speak in front of small groups.Which personality disorder is Jill most likely being treated for?

When Emily first started showing signs of mental illness,her family thought she had developed schizophrenia.However,Emily has since received a diagnosis of a personality disorder that shares many symptoms with schizophrenia.Which disorder is this MOST likely to be?

According to research,what role does genetics play in the cause of antisocial personality disorder?

Martin believes he can read people's minds and foretell the future.He often feels as if deceased relatives are in the room with him.He talks to himself frequently and often speaks to others in a meandering,vague,although not incoherent manner.He is often unkempt,he believes people are talking about him,and he tends to be socially aloof.Which personality disorder does Martin most likely have?

Clark and colleagues (1997)found that patients with one personality disorder also tend to obtain high scores on measures of sociotropy.What was the personality disorder?

What is involved in the most common treatment strategy for children at risk for antisocial personality disorder?