Exam 12: Personality Disorders

Theo is quite a loner.He walks to class by himself,does not talk to anyone,and appears indifferent to other people.It is clear that Theo neither desires nor enjoys closeness with others.He does not act in any obviously unusual ways,nor does he appear to possess strange beliefs about the world.Of the following personality disorders,Theo appears to be __________.

When clinicians use subjective impressions of clients based on interpersonal interactions,rather than behavioral observations outlined by DSM criteria,more _______________ is likely to enter into diagnostic decisions.

Criminal behavior by individuals with antisocial personality disorder tends to ______ after the age of 40.

Rob is a 15-year-old boy who has been repeatedly arrested for theft and assault.In addition to shoplifting,he has been caught stealing money from his parents' wallets and his younger sister's piggy bank.Rob shows no guilt or remorse for the many ways that he hurts others.Rob's current diagnosis is most likely ______________ disorder.

Gender differences observed in the prevalence of many personality disorders (i.e.,borderline for women,antisocial for men)may be due to

Which of the following is NOT true about psychopaths?

One difference between a psychopath and a person with antisocial personality disorder is that _____________ are used in diagnosing the psychopath,but ________ are used to diagnose antisocial personality disorder.

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 influences associated with the development of borderline personality disorder is

All of the following are common disorders that tend to be comorbid with borderline personality disorder EXCEPT ______________.

A pervasive pattern of overconcern with orderliness,control,and perfectionism at the expense of openness and flexibility

George lives every day on a strict schedule.He must have everything perfect and organized,and is excessively devoted to his work.However,he has difficulty completing projects.Which personality disorder is he likely to be diagnosed?

Individuals who have excessive feelings of social inadequacy,sensitivity to criticism,and a need for reassurance are likely to develop either ______________ personality disorder or _____________ personality disorder.

Which of the following might be considered in treating an individual with schizotypal 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 cause of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is that it appears to

Childhood trauma as a cause of borderline personality disorder may be too simplistic an explanation because

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 like suffers from _______________ personality disorder.

Individuals who keep to themselves because they are anxious and fearful of rejection are likely to be diagnosed with ____________ personality disorder.

In Jill's psychotherapy sessions,the therapist has been using systematic desensitization to gradually make her more comfortable with social situations.Similar to the treatments used for individuals with social phobia,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.Most likely,she is being treated for _______________ personality disorder.