Question 1

Researchers conducting endophenotypic research on antisocial personality disorders are searching for

Accepted Answer

A)  the gene that causes antisocial personality disorder. 
B)  the genes that influence factors characteristic of the disorder such as aggression and impulsivity. 
C)  brain damage that causes the disorder. 
D)  antisocial causes of the disorder. 
A)  the gene that causes antisocial personality disorder. 
B)  the genes that influence factors characteristic of the disorder such as aggression and impulsivity. 
C)  brain damage that causes the disorder. 
D)  antisocial causes of the disorder.

Question 2

One unusual finding discussed in your text is that _______________ personality disorder may have played a role in the behavior of several serial killers.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Describe the characteristics and causes of borderline personality disorder,and discuss possible treatment approaches and their efficacy.

Accepted Answer

Borderline personality disorder is chara

Question 4

Clinicians who view personality disorders as extremes of normal personality rather than as ________________ have criticized the way DSM-IV-TR classifies personality disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  medical conditions 
B)  biologically based traits 
C)  separate categories of disorders 
D)  impaired functioning 
A)  medical conditions 
B)  biologically based traits 
C)  separate categories of disorders 
D)  impaired functioning

Question 5

Patients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder are usually

Accepted Answer

A)  motivated to begin therapy and generally make progress quickly. 
B)  motivated to begin therapy but generally make little progress. 
C)  not motivated to begin therapy and effectiveness is not yet determined. 
D)  not motivated to begin therapy but generally make progress quickly while in therapy. 
A)  motivated to begin therapy and generally make progress quickly. 
B)  motivated to begin therapy but generally make little progress. 
C)  not motivated to begin therapy and effectiveness is not yet determined. 
D)  not motivated to begin therapy but generally make progress quickly while in therapy.

Question 6

The five-factor model of personality includes all of the following as personality dimensions EXCEPT ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  extroversion 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  expressiveness 
D)  emotional stability 
A)  extroversion 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  expressiveness 
D)  emotional stability

Question 7

A therapist who views personality disorders as a continuum sees axis II disorders in terms of _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dimensions 
B)  categories 
C)  attitudes 
D)  groups 
A)  dimensions 
B)  categories 
C)  attitudes 
D)  groups

Question 8

Without understanding the thought process motivating the patient's behavior,it would probably be impossible to determine whether a patient had ______________ personality disorder or _____________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  narcissistic; antisocial 
B)  dependent; narcissistic 
C)  schizoid; avoidant 
D)  borderline; histrionic 
A)  narcissistic; antisocial 
B)  dependent; narcissistic 
C)  schizoid; avoidant 
D)  borderline; histrionic

Question 9

Lenny is 25 years old and has had multiple arrests for assaults,theft,and drug use.He has hurt strangers,friends,and family and has never shown any remorse or regret.Following his last arrest,Lenny met with a social worker who told him about antisocial personality disorder; he is now convinced that is "what's wrong" with him.Lenny recently went to a local community mental health center and asked to be treated by a psychotherapist.The problem with this story is that

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals with antisocial personality disorder do not generally seek treatment. 
B)  Lenny has misdiagnosed himself since his behaviors are more typical of conduct disorder. 
C)  the drug use does not fit the pattern of antisocial personality disorder. 
D)  the description does not fit any known personality disorder. 
A)  individuals with antisocial personality disorder do not generally seek treatment. 
B)  Lenny has misdiagnosed himself since his behaviors are more typical of conduct disorder. 
C)  the drug use does not fit the pattern of antisocial personality disorder. 
D)  the description does not fit any known personality disorder.

Question 10

Both John and Fred meet the diagnostic criteria for paranoid personality disorder.John's friends are aware of his paranoia although he continues to live a meaningful life.Fred's paranoia is so extreme that he finds it hard to function in society.The DSM-IV-TR axis II diagnosis for these individuals would be

Accepted Answer

A)  exactly the same. 
B)  categorically different. 
C)  in the same category but reflect the different levels of pathology. 
D)  in the same category with different specifiers. 
A)  exactly the same. 
B)  categorically different. 
C)  in the same category but reflect the different levels of pathology. 
D)  in the same category with different specifiers.

Question 11

According to the underarousal hypothesis,individuals with antisocial personality disorder may engage in their characteristic behaviors as a way to

Accepted Answer

A)  deal with their fears. 
B)  provide a level of stimulation that most of us receive from more typical behaviors. 
C)  provide a sense of relief from the feelings of depression that they experience when they are not highly aroused. 
D)  reduce the generally high level of arousal that they feel. 
A)  deal with their fears. 
B)  provide a level of stimulation that most of us receive from more typical behaviors. 
C)  provide a sense of relief from the feelings of depression that they experience when they are not highly aroused. 
D)  reduce the generally high level of arousal that they feel.

Question 12

Which set of adjective pairs correctly describes the clusters into which DSM-IV-TR personality disorders are grouped?

Accepted Answer

A)  Odd/eccentric, dangerous/inconsistent, and shy/withdrawn 
B)  Shy/withdrawn, anxious/fearful, and dangerous/inconsistent 
C)  Shy/withdrawn, dramatic/emotional, and bizarre/thought disordered 
D)  Odd/eccentric, dramatic/emotional, and anxious/fearful 
A)  Odd/eccentric, dangerous/inconsistent, and shy/withdrawn 
B)  Shy/withdrawn, anxious/fearful, and dangerous/inconsistent 
C)  Shy/withdrawn, dramatic/emotional, and bizarre/thought disordered 
D)  Odd/eccentric, dramatic/emotional, and anxious/fearful

Question 13

An individual presents for treatment and keeps talking about how gangsters are "out to get him." Before diagnosing paranoid personality disorder,we must determine whether

Accepted Answer

A)  his fears are justified. 
B)  his family life is stable. 
C)  he has ever been in trouble with the law. 
D)  he avoids socialization. 
A)  his fears are justified. 
B)  his family life is stable. 
C)  he has ever been in trouble with the law. 
D)  he avoids socialization.

Question 14

Thomas was an elementary school principal who would meet with a team of professionals to discuss various children's problems within the school.He would tell them his philosophy of education,discipline,interacting with staff and children,etc.and why this was the best way to run the school.After his lengthy dissertation,the school psychologist wanted to discuss a child who appeared to have a learning disability.Thomas immediately excused himself to take inventory.Which type of personality disorder best typifies Thomas' behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antisocial 
B)  Histrionic 
C)  Narcissistic 
D)  Dependent 
A)  Antisocial 
B)  Histrionic 
C)  Narcissistic 
D)  Dependent

Question 15

Henry is viewed by many as a workaholic and not very social.He is at his desk every morning at 7:30 and takes few breaks (although these breaks are always at the same time every day).Henry is known to be a perfectionist.The problem is that he does not seem to get much accomplished since he spends so much time making sure that everything is perfect before moving on to the next task.Henry appears to suffer from _______________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidant 
B)  obsessive-compulsive 
C)  schizoid 
D)  antisocial 
A)  avoidant 
B)  obsessive-compulsive 
C)  schizoid 
D)  antisocial

Question 16

DSM-IV calls for categorical judgments about the diagnosis for personality disorders.Imagine that the new DSM-V appears just as you earn your professional license in a few years,and it calls for dimensional determinations,as many current psychologists suggest.This change would mean

Accepted Answer

A)  deciding whether to reject the personality disorder diagnosis. 
B)  deciding whether another diagnosis is more appropriate. 
C)  differential diagnosis. 
D)  determining the severity of the personality disorder. 
A)  deciding whether to reject the personality disorder diagnosis. 
B)  deciding whether another diagnosis is more appropriate. 
C)  differential diagnosis. 
D)  determining the severity of the personality disorder.

Question 17

Unlike schizophrenia or an eating disorder,personality disorders can be viewed as disorders of

Accepted Answer

A)  biology rather than learning. 
B)  learning rather than disease. 
C)  degree rather than kind. 
D)  functioning rather than disease. 
A)  biology rather than learning. 
B)  learning rather than disease. 
C)  degree rather than kind. 
D)  functioning rather than disease.

Question 18

When individuals with dependent personality disorder are in therapy,they are

Accepted Answer

A)  seemingly "model" patients. 
B)  resistant to the therapeutic process. 
C)  too unstable to do the intellectual work that therapy requires. 
D)  demanding and impulsive. 
A)  seemingly "model" patients. 
B)  resistant to the therapeutic process. 
C)  too unstable to do the intellectual work that therapy requires. 
D)  demanding and impulsive.

Question 19

Of the following,the most accurate statement regarding the research for treatment of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)  well-controlled research suggests the use of a highly structured behavioral program can be effective with motivated patients. 
B)  well-controlled research suggests the use of cognitive-behavioral treatment. 
C)  the great deal of research that has been conducted indicates there are currently no effective treatments. 
D)  there is little research regarding the successful treatment of this disorder though relaxation and distraction techniques seem to make sense. 
A)  well-controlled research suggests the use of a highly structured behavioral program can be effective with motivated patients. 
B)  well-controlled research suggests the use of cognitive-behavioral treatment. 
C)  the great deal of research that has been conducted indicates there are currently no effective treatments. 
D)  there is little research regarding the successful treatment of this disorder though relaxation and distraction techniques seem to make sense.

Question 20

Which of the following findings in people with antisocial personality disorder supports the underarousal theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low levels of cortical arousal 
B)  High resting heart rates 
C)  High measures of skin conductance 
D)  High fear thresholds 
A)  Low levels of cortical arousal 
B)  High resting heart rates 
C)  High measures of skin conductance 
D)  High fear thresholds

Researchers conducting endophenotypic research on antisocial personality disorders are searching for

One unusual finding discussed in your text is that _______________ personality disorder may have played a role in the behavior of several serial killers.

Describe the characteristics and causes of borderline personality disorder,and discuss possible treatment approaches and their efficacy.

Clinicians who view personality disorders as extremes of normal personality rather than as ________________ have criticized the way DSM-IV-TR classifies personality disorders.

Patients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder are usually

The five-factor model of personality includes all of the following as personality dimensions EXCEPT ______________.

A therapist who views personality disorders as a continuum sees axis II disorders in terms of _________.

Without understanding the thought process motivating the patient's behavior,it would probably be impossible to determine whether a patient had __ personality disorder or _ personality disorder.

According to the underarousal hypothesis,individuals with antisocial personality disorder may engage in their characteristic behaviors as a way to

Which set of adjective pairs correctly describes the clusters into which DSM-IV-TR personality disorders are grouped?

An individual presents for treatment and keeps talking about how gangsters are "out to get him." Before diagnosing paranoid personality disorder,we must determine whether

DSM-IV calls for categorical judgments about the diagnosis for personality disorders.Imagine that the new DSM-V appears just as you earn your professional license in a few years,and it calls for dimensional determinations,as many current psychologists suggest.This change would mean

Unlike schizophrenia or an eating disorder,personality disorders can be viewed as disorders of

When individuals with dependent personality disorder are in therapy,they are

Of the following,the most accurate statement regarding the research for treatment of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is

Which of the following findings in people with antisocial personality disorder supports the underarousal theory?

Abnormal Behavior In Historical Context

N Integrative Approach To Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment And Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety Disorders

Somatoform And Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders And Suicide

Eating And Sleep Disorders

Physical Disorders And Health Psychology

Sexual And Gender Identity Disorders

Substance-related And Impulse-control Disorders

Schizophrenia And Other Psychotic Disorders

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Cognitive Disorders

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Exam 12: Personality Disorders

Researchers conducting endophenotypic research on antisocial personality disorders are searching for

One unusual finding discussed in your text is that _______________ personality disorder may have played a role in the behavior of several serial killers.

Describe the characteristics and causes of borderline personality disorder,and discuss possible treatment approaches and their efficacy.

Clinicians who view personality disorders as extremes of normal personality rather than as ________________ have criticized the way DSM-IV-TR classifies personality disorders.

Patients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder are usually

The five-factor model of personality includes all of the following as personality dimensions EXCEPT ______________.

A therapist who views personality disorders as a continuum sees axis II disorders in terms of _________.

Without understanding the thought process motivating the patient's behavior,it would probably be impossible to determine whether a patient had ______________ personality disorder or _____________ personality disorder.

According to the underarousal hypothesis,individuals with antisocial personality disorder may engage in their characteristic behaviors as a way to

Which set of adjective pairs correctly describes the clusters into which DSM-IV-TR personality disorders are grouped?

An individual presents for treatment and keeps talking about how gangsters are "out to get him." Before diagnosing paranoid personality disorder,we must determine whether

DSM-IV calls for categorical judgments about the diagnosis for personality disorders.Imagine that the new DSM-V appears just as you earn your professional license in a few years,and it calls for dimensional determinations,as many current psychologists suggest.This change would mean

Unlike schizophrenia or an eating disorder,personality disorders can be viewed as disorders of

When individuals with dependent personality disorder are in therapy,they are

Of the following,the most accurate statement regarding the research for treatment of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is

Which of the following findings in people with antisocial personality disorder supports the underarousal theory?

Abnormal Behavior In Historical Context

N Integrative Approach To Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment And Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety Disorders

Somatoform And Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders And Suicide

Eating And Sleep Disorders

Physical Disorders And Health Psychology

Sexual And Gender Identity Disorders

Substance-related And Impulse-control Disorders

Schizophrenia And Other Psychotic Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Cognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal And Ethical Issues

Filters

Without understanding the thought process motivating the patient's behavior,it would probably be impossible to determine whether a patient had __ personality disorder or _ personality disorder.