Exam 12: Personality Disorders and Impulse Control Disorders

One limitation of the dimensional model is that it ________to determine just how extreme a trait needs to be for it to be deemed clinically meaningful.

Along with histrionic personality disorder, ______ personality disorder may be overdiagnosed in women because the associated pattern of behavior is generally more common in women Than in men.

Discuss the relationship between schizotypal personality disorder and schizophrenia. Describe the biological commonalities between the two diagnoses.

Describe in detail how social conditions may contribute to the development of personality disorders.

The traits involved in personality disorders usually become evident in ______.

Mary is overly sensitive to criticism. She takes offense at the most trivial real or imagined slight. She does not trust others, is easily angered, and holds grudges. She has few friends and Is extremely jealous and possessive of her one boyfriend, whom she is always accusing of "playing around" on her. She is most likely suffering from ______ personality disorder.

Kernberg used the concept of "splitting" to explain ______ personality disorder.

Mahler used the concept of separation-individuation to explain ______ personality disorder.

Clinicians show bias in diagnosing men with ______ personality disorder and women with histrionic personality disorder.

People with schizotypal personality disorder may develop ideas of reference, such as believing that others are talking about them behind their backs.

According to Mahler, infants develop a(n) ______ attachment to their mothers.

Maya loves to brag about her accomplishments. While she is not overly dramatic or flirtatious, she enjoys being the center of attention. She is self-absorbed and lacks empathy for others. She is successful in her career and very proud of her accomplishments. Maya just wishes that Others would show more appreciation of how wonderful she is. She is preoccupied with Fantasies of future success, power, and recognition. Maya is most likely suffering from ______ personality disorder.

Which of the following is true of narcissistic personalities?

According to Kohut, childhood narcissism ______.

Which of the following statements is true regarding personality disorders?

In which of the following personality disorders does research suggest genetic factors appear to play a role?

When borderline personalities recall their earliest memories, they are more likely to paint significant others as _______.

Persons with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder are preoccupied with perfection.

The DSM lists ______ individual personality disorders.

Researchers now believe psychopathic personality is composed of ______ somewhat independent dimensions.