Question 1

Borderline personality disorder is the most common diagnosis among inpatient psychiatric patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Andrew does not have many friends, and seems determined to actually avoid little involvement with others. He displays little emotional responsiveness, and often seems confused by the emotional displays of others. Judging from this description, which personality disorder is Andrew most likely to have?

Accepted Answer

A)  schizotypal 
B)  narcissistic 
C)  avoidant 
D)  schizoid 
E)  anti-social 
A)  schizotypal 
B)  narcissistic 
C)  avoidant 
D)  schizoid 
E)  anti-social

Question 3

An individual displaying condescending behavior, and behavior that egocentricity and feelings of superiority is probably suffering from avoidant personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Briefly define and distinguish between the terms "comorbidity" and "overlap", and give an example of each in the context of personality disorders.

Accepted Answer

comorbidity = the co-occurrence in the s

Question 5

The DSM-IV-TR lists __________ specific personality disorders which are organized into __________ broad clusters.

Accepted Answer

A)  10; 3 
B)  8; 2 
C)  8; 3 
D)  10; 2 
E)  15; 5 
A)  10; 3 
B)  8; 2 
C)  8; 3 
D)  10; 2 
E)  15; 5

Question 6

Which of the following personality disorders is characterized by eccentricity of thought and behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  paranoid 
B)  avoidant 
C)  histrionic 
D)  narcissistic 
E)  schizotypal 
A)  paranoid 
B)  avoidant 
C)  histrionic 
D)  narcissistic 
E)  schizotypal

Question 7

Create 4 brief personality profiles (no more than a 3 or 4 sentences each), each of a prototypical person with a different personality disorder. Be sure to include the central features of each disorder.

Accepted Answer

No standard answer; must inclu

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antisocial personality disorder, as measured by the PCL-R, has been demonstrated to be a more reliable construct than psychopathy. 
B)  Antisocial personality disorder, as measured by the PCL-R, has been demonstrated to be as reliable a construct as psychopathy. 
C)  Psychopathy, as measured by the PCL-R, has been demonstrated to be a less reliable construct than antisocial personality disorder. 
D)  Psychopathy, as measured by the PCL-R, has been demonstrated to be a more reliable construct than antisocial personality disorder. 
E)  Antisocial personality disorder, as measured by the PCL-R, has been demonstrated to be a less reliable construct than psychopathy. 
A)  Antisocial personality disorder, as measured by the PCL-R, has been demonstrated to be a more reliable construct than psychopathy. 
B)  Antisocial personality disorder, as measured by the PCL-R, has been demonstrated to be as reliable a construct as psychopathy. 
C)  Psychopathy, as measured by the PCL-R, has been demonstrated to be a less reliable construct than antisocial personality disorder. 
D)  Psychopathy, as measured by the PCL-R, has been demonstrated to be a more reliable construct than antisocial personality disorder. 
E)  Antisocial personality disorder, as measured by the PCL-R, has been demonstrated to be a less reliable construct than psychopathy.

Question 9

Many people with personality disorders do not themselves believe that they have a problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Research suggests that psychopaths have heightened ability to discern vulnerable individuals from non-vulnerable individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Sociologists replaced the term psychopath with sociopath in order to reflect their belief that_______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the social consequences (i.e., impact on others) are of principal importance 
B)  the disorder is caused by social forces and factors 
C)  sociological approaches to studying the disorder are necessary 
D)  the disorder is usually caused by parental socialization practices 
E)  sociopaths are simply reacting to childhood trauma 
A)  the social consequences (i.e., impact on others) are of principal importance 
B)  the disorder is caused by social forces and factors 
C)  sociological approaches to studying the disorder are necessary 
D)  the disorder is usually caused by parental socialization practices 
E)  sociopaths are simply reacting to childhood trauma

Question 12

Cluster C includes avoidant, dependent and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Perhaps the most important general obstacle to providing treatment for personality disorders is that

Accepted Answer

A)  clients often have Axis 1 disorders, which are of primary importance. 
B)  clients are not upset by their characteristic personality style and do not seek treatment. 
C)  the window of opportunity to effect change has usually passed for these disorders by the time clients present for treatment. 
D)  these clients often struggle to focus on the treatment process between sessions. 
E)  therapy is often court-ordered, which works against the therapeutic alliance. 
A)  clients often have Axis 1 disorders, which are of primary importance. 
B)  clients are not upset by their characteristic personality style and do not seek treatment. 
C)  the window of opportunity to effect change has usually passed for these disorders by the time clients present for treatment. 
D)  these clients often struggle to focus on the treatment process between sessions. 
E)  therapy is often court-ordered, which works against the therapeutic alliance.

Question 14

Which of the following matches is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  anxious and fearful cluster : dependent personality disorder 
B)  anxious and fearful cluster : avoidant personality disorder 
C)  odd and eccentric cluster : paranoid personality disorder 
D)  dramatic, emotional, or erratic cluster : antisocial personality disorder 
E)  odd and eccentric cluster : depressive personality disorder 
A)  anxious and fearful cluster : dependent personality disorder 
B)  anxious and fearful cluster : avoidant personality disorder 
C)  odd and eccentric cluster : paranoid personality disorder 
D)  dramatic, emotional, or erratic cluster : antisocial personality disorder 
E)  odd and eccentric cluster : depressive personality disorder

Question 15

Attachment researchers have found that if parent-child attachments are poor, the child will typically develop adult relationship styles that _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are characterized by antisocial and psychopathic behaviors 
B)  are characterized by ambivalence, fear, or avoidance 
C)  are characterized by avoidant interpersonal behavior 
D)  are characterized by overprotectiveness and clinging behaviors 
E)  are characterized by ambivalence regarding the feelings of others 
A)  are characterized by antisocial and psychopathic behaviors 
B)  are characterized by ambivalence, fear, or avoidance 
C)  are characterized by avoidant interpersonal behavior 
D)  are characterized by overprotectiveness and clinging behaviors 
E)  are characterized by ambivalence regarding the feelings of others

Question 16

The "Dark Triad" of socially aversive personality traits consists in: subclinical narcissism; depressive and dependency traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Borderline personality disorder is the most common diagnosis among inpatient psychiatric patients.

An individual displaying condescending behavior, and behavior that egocentricity and feelings of superiority is probably suffering from avoidant personality disorder.

Briefly define and distinguish between the terms "comorbidity" and "overlap", and give an example of each in the context of personality disorders.

The DSM-IV-TR lists specific personality disorders which are organized into broad clusters.

Which of the following personality disorders is characterized by eccentricity of thought and behaviour?

Create 4 brief personality profiles (no more than a 3 or 4 sentences each), each of a prototypical person with a different personality disorder. Be sure to include the central features of each disorder.

Which of the following statements is true?

Many people with personality disorders do not themselves believe that they have a problem.

Research suggests that psychopaths have heightened ability to discern vulnerable individuals from non-vulnerable individuals.

Sociologists replaced the term psychopath with sociopath in order to reflect their belief that_______________.

Cluster C includes avoidant, dependent and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders.

Perhaps the most important general obstacle to providing treatment for personality disorders is that

Which of the following matches is incorrect?

Attachment researchers have found that if parent-child attachments are poor, the child will typically develop adult relationship styles that _____________________.

The "Dark Triad" of socially aversive personality traits consists in: subclinical narcissism; depressive and dependency traits.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Mental Disorders and Aging

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

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Exam 12: The Personality Disorders

Borderline personality disorder is the most common diagnosis among inpatient psychiatric patients.

An individual displaying condescending behavior, and behavior that egocentricity and feelings of superiority is probably suffering from avoidant personality disorder.

Briefly define and distinguish between the terms "comorbidity" and "overlap", and give an example of each in the context of personality disorders.

The DSM-IV-TR lists __________ specific personality disorders which are organized into __________ broad clusters.

Which of the following personality disorders is characterized by eccentricity of thought and behaviour?

Create 4 brief personality profiles (no more than a 3 or 4 sentences each), each of a prototypical person with a different personality disorder. Be sure to include the central features of each disorder.

Which of the following statements is true?

Many people with personality disorders do not themselves believe that they have a problem.

Research suggests that psychopaths have heightened ability to discern vulnerable individuals from non-vulnerable individuals.

Sociologists replaced the term psychopath with sociopath in order to reflect their belief that_______________.

Cluster C includes avoidant, dependent and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders.

Perhaps the most important general obstacle to providing treatment for personality disorders is that

Which of the following matches is incorrect?

Attachment researchers have found that if parent-child attachments are poor, the child will typically develop adult relationship styles that _____________________.

The "Dark Triad" of socially aversive personality traits consists in: subclinical narcissism; depressive and dependency traits.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Mental Disorders and Aging

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters

The DSM-IV-TR lists specific personality disorders which are organized into broad clusters.