Question 1

According to Beck, ______________ individuals are especially concerned about pleasing others, avoiding disapproval, and avoiding separation.

Accepted Answer

A)  sociotropic 
B)  autonomous 
C)  self-conscious 
D)  perfectionistic 
A)  sociotropic 
B)  autonomous 
C)  self-conscious 
D)  perfectionistic

Question 2

In Cloninger's tridimensional model:

Accepted Answer

A)  there are three temperaments dimensions; harm avoidance, novelty seeking, reward dependence. 
B)  there are four temperament dimensions; harm avoidance, novelty seeking, reward dependence, and persistence. 
C)  there are four temperament dimensions and three dimensions reflecting individual differences in character. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  there are three temperaments dimensions; harm avoidance, novelty seeking, reward dependence. 
B)  there are four temperament dimensions; harm avoidance, novelty seeking, reward dependence, and persistence. 
C)  there are four temperament dimensions and three dimensions reflecting individual differences in character. 
D)  None of the above

Question 3

Relative to other mental disorders, personality disorders:

Accepted Answer

A)  have little effect on interpersonal relationships. 
B)  have a stronger hereditary component. 
C)  are more difficult to treat. 
D)  have the greatest impact on the individual with the disorder, and appear to have little effect on the people around him/her. 
A)  have little effect on interpersonal relationships. 
B)  have a stronger hereditary component. 
C)  are more difficult to treat. 
D)  have the greatest impact on the individual with the disorder, and appear to have little effect on the people around him/her.

Question 4

In a quantitative review of the association between self and informant reports of various personality disorders, the lowest level of agreement was found for ___________
Personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  antisocial 
B)  histrionic 
C)  borderline 
D)  narcissistic 
A)  antisocial 
B)  histrionic 
C)  borderline 
D)  narcissistic

Question 5

Which person would be the most likely to be diagnosed with borderline personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Angela, who has a negative and unstable image of herself, unstable social relationships, and intense emotional feelings often in the form of rage or anger 
B)  Beatrice, who lies frequently and always has to be the centre of attention 
C)  Chris, who is intensely suspicious of others, and has very few friends 
D)  Don, who is extremely vain, lacks empathy for others, and comes across to others as shallow 
A)  Angela, who has a negative and unstable image of herself, unstable social relationships, and intense emotional feelings often in the form of rage or anger 
B)  Beatrice, who lies frequently and always has to be the centre of attention 
C)  Chris, who is intensely suspicious of others, and has very few friends 
D)  Don, who is extremely vain, lacks empathy for others, and comes across to others as shallow

Question 6

All of the following statements about drinking and expectancies are true except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Heavy drinkers have stronger positive expectancies than do lighter drinkers. 
B)  We can predict when young adolescents will begin drinking once we know if their expectancies about drinking are primarily negative or positive. 
C)  People who are socially inhibited tend to see alcohol as a negative transforming force. 
D)  People high in hostility endorse the view that alcohol increases power. 
A)  Heavy drinkers have stronger positive expectancies than do lighter drinkers. 
B)  We can predict when young adolescents will begin drinking once we know if their expectancies about drinking are primarily negative or positive. 
C)  People who are socially inhibited tend to see alcohol as a negative transforming force. 
D)  People high in hostility endorse the view that alcohol increases power.

Question 7

List and briefly explain three models of how people become perfectionists.

Accepted Answer

1) According to the social expectations

Question 8

Klein's research indicates that it is important to supplement self assessments of personality disorder with informant ratings. In Klein's seven-year longitudinal study of personality disorders in patients with a diagnosis of depression:

Accepted Answer

A)  informants reports were superior to patients reports in predicting all follow-up measures of functioning. 
B)  patients reports were superior to informants reports in predicting all follow-up measures of functioning. 
C)  only the informant's ratings predicted the patient's level of social functioning. 
D)  only the informant's ratings predicted the patient's level of depression at follow-up. 
A)  informants reports were superior to patients reports in predicting all follow-up measures of functioning. 
B)  patients reports were superior to informants reports in predicting all follow-up measures of functioning. 
C)  only the informant's ratings predicted the patient's level of social functioning. 
D)  only the informant's ratings predicted the patient's level of depression at follow-up.

Question 9

Robert has obsessive compulsive personality disorder. According to Beck and Freeman, he is likely to view himself as being:

Accepted Answer

A)  responsible, accountable, fastidious, and competent. 
B)  an independent and strong loner. 
C)  special, unique, superior, and above the rules. 
D)  needy weak, helpless, and incompetent. 
A)  responsible, accountable, fastidious, and competent. 
B)  an independent and strong loner. 
C)  special, unique, superior, and above the rules. 
D)  needy weak, helpless, and incompetent.

Question 10

Identify the key criteria that Theodore Millon uses to help distinguish normal versus disordered personality:

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiple somatic complaints, mood swings, interpersonal difficulties 
B)  Schizophrenia, financial difficulties, low self-esteem 
C)  Difficult interpersonal relations, erratic behaviour, depression 
D)  Inflexible behaviour, self-defeating behaviour, structural instability 
A)  Multiple somatic complaints, mood swings, interpersonal difficulties 
B)  Schizophrenia, financial difficulties, low self-esteem 
C)  Difficult interpersonal relations, erratic behaviour, depression 
D)  Inflexible behaviour, self-defeating behaviour, structural instability

Question 11

The dimensions of Cloninger's tridimensional model

Accepted Answer

A)  are rooted in environmental factors. 
B)  are rooted in biological factors. 
C)  are rooted in a combination of biological and environmental factors. 
D)  have remained unchanged since the introduction of the model. 
A)  are rooted in environmental factors. 
B)  are rooted in biological factors. 
C)  are rooted in a combination of biological and environmental factors. 
D)  have remained unchanged since the introduction of the model.

Question 12

Jennifer thinks that she is special, unique and superior to others. According to cognitive perspective, Jennifer's main strategies in life are to:

Accepted Answer

A)  stay away from others and maintain an active fantasy life. 
B)  attack, deceive, and manipulate others. 
C)  be competitive, manipulative, and use others. 
D)  use charm and dramatics such as temper tantrums, crying, and gestures of suicide. 
A)  stay away from others and maintain an active fantasy life. 
B)  attack, deceive, and manipulate others. 
C)  be competitive, manipulative, and use others. 
D)  use charm and dramatics such as temper tantrums, crying, and gestures of suicide.

Question 13

Empirical evaluation of the categorical and dimensional concepts of personality disorders:

Accepted Answer

A)  supports a categorical approach. 
B)  supports a dimensional approach. 
C)  supports the categorical and the dimensional approaches equally. 
D)  challenges the existence of personality disorders as a diagnostic condition. 
A)  supports a categorical approach. 
B)  supports a dimensional approach. 
C)  supports the categorical and the dimensional approaches equally. 
D)  challenges the existence of personality disorders as a diagnostic condition.

Question 14

In Cloninger's tridimensional model of personality and psychopathology:

Accepted Answer

A)  character factors account for the initial development of the disorder, and temperament determines the type of disorder expressed. 
B)  environmental factors account for both the initial development of the disorder and the type of disorder expressed. 
C)  parenting styles interact with biological factors to account for the development of the disorder. 
D)  temperament accounts for the initial development of the disorder, and character factors determine the type of disorder. 
A)  character factors account for the initial development of the disorder, and temperament determines the type of disorder expressed. 
B)  environmental factors account for both the initial development of the disorder and the type of disorder expressed. 
C)  parenting styles interact with biological factors to account for the development of the disorder. 
D)  temperament accounts for the initial development of the disorder, and character factors determine the type of disorder.

Question 15

Most experts believe that psychologically-based treatment interventions to treat people with ________________are doomed to failure.

Accepted Answer

A)  borderline personality disorder 
B)  narcissistic personality disorder 
C)  psychopathy 
D)  obsessive-compulsive personality disorder 
A)  borderline personality disorder 
B)  narcissistic personality disorder 
C)  psychopathy 
D)  obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

Question 16

Identify and discuss four criteria for defining abnormal behaviour.

Accepted Answer

1) Statistical infrequency -with this cr

Question 17

Research findings on the comorbidity of personality disorders indicate that:

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals with personality disorders have an unusually high morbidity (death) rate. 
B)  individuals with personality disorders tend to associate with others who also have personality disorders. 
C)  individuals who meet criteria for one personality disorder are likely to meet criteria for a second personality disorder. 
D)  it is rare for an individual to have more than one personality disorder. 
A)  individuals with personality disorders have an unusually high morbidity (death) rate. 
B)  individuals with personality disorders tend to associate with others who also have personality disorders. 
C)  individuals who meet criteria for one personality disorder are likely to meet criteria for a second personality disorder. 
D)  it is rare for an individual to have more than one personality disorder.

Question 18

_____________ personality disorder is diagnosed only if the person had a conduct disorder prior to the age of 15, and the symptoms persist in adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  Schizotypal 
B)  Borderline 
C)  Histrionic 
D)  Anti-social 
A)  Schizotypal 
B)  Borderline 
C)  Histrionic 
D)  Anti-social

Question 19

According to Cloninger, Type 1 Alcoholics are _________________________ and Type 2 alcoholics are _______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  quiet and dependent; sensation seekers 
B)  lonely and socially isolated; extroverted and fun loving. 
C)  no different from non alcoholics except that they drink too much; disinhibited. 
D)  sensation seekers; perfectionists. 
A)  quiet and dependent; sensation seekers 
B)  lonely and socially isolated; extroverted and fun loving. 
C)  no different from non alcoholics except that they drink too much; disinhibited. 
D)  sensation seekers; perfectionists.

Question 20

Identify and briefly discuss Bornstein's four components of dependency.

Accepted Answer

Bornstein's four components of dependenc

According to Beck, ______________ individuals are especially concerned about pleasing others, avoiding disapproval, and avoiding separation.

In Cloninger's tridimensional model:

Relative to other mental disorders, personality disorders:

In a quantitative review of the association between self and informant reports of various personality disorders, the lowest level of agreement was found for ___________ Personality disorder.

Which person would be the most likely to be diagnosed with borderline personality disorder?

All of the following statements about drinking and expectancies are true except:

List and briefly explain three models of how people become perfectionists.

Klein's research indicates that it is important to supplement self assessments of personality disorder with informant ratings. In Klein's seven-year longitudinal study of personality disorders in patients with a diagnosis of depression:

Robert has obsessive compulsive personality disorder. According to Beck and Freeman, he is likely to view himself as being:

Identify the key criteria that Theodore Millon uses to help distinguish normal versus disordered personality:

The dimensions of Cloninger's tridimensional model

Jennifer thinks that she is special, unique and superior to others. According to cognitive perspective, Jennifer's main strategies in life are to:

Empirical evaluation of the categorical and dimensional concepts of personality disorders:

In Cloninger's tridimensional model of personality and psychopathology:

Most experts believe that psychologically-based treatment interventions to treat people with ________________are doomed to failure.

Identify and discuss four criteria for defining abnormal behaviour.

Research findings on the comorbidity of personality disorders indicate that:

_____________ personality disorder is diagnosed only if the person had a conduct disorder prior to the age of 15, and the symptoms persist in adulthood.

According to Cloninger, Type 1 Alcoholics are ___ and Type 2 alcoholics are _.

Identify and briefly discuss Bornstein's four components of dependency.

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According to Beck, ______________ individuals are especially concerned about pleasing others, avoiding disapproval, and avoiding separation.

In Cloninger's tridimensional model:

Relative to other mental disorders, personality disorders:

In a quantitative review of the association between self and informant reports of various personality disorders, the lowest level of agreement was found for ___________ Personality disorder.

Which person would be the most likely to be diagnosed with borderline personality disorder?

All of the following statements about drinking and expectancies are true except:

List and briefly explain three models of how people become perfectionists.

Klein's research indicates that it is important to supplement self assessments of personality disorder with informant ratings. In Klein's seven-year longitudinal study of personality disorders in patients with a diagnosis of depression:

Robert has obsessive compulsive personality disorder. According to Beck and Freeman, he is likely to view himself as being:

Identify the key criteria that Theodore Millon uses to help distinguish normal versus disordered personality:

The dimensions of Cloninger's tridimensional model

Jennifer thinks that she is special, unique and superior to others. According to cognitive perspective, Jennifer's main strategies in life are to:

Empirical evaluation of the categorical and dimensional concepts of personality disorders:

In Cloninger's tridimensional model of personality and psychopathology:

Most experts believe that psychologically-based treatment interventions to treat people with ________________are doomed to failure.

Identify and discuss four criteria for defining abnormal behaviour.

Research findings on the comorbidity of personality disorders indicate that:

_____________ personality disorder is diagnosed only if the person had a conduct disorder prior to the age of 15, and the symptoms persist in adulthood.

According to Cloninger, Type 1 Alcoholics are _________________________ and Type 2 alcoholics are _______________________.

Identify and briefly discuss Bornstein's four components of dependency.

Personality -An Introduction

Units of Personality -Types Versus Traits

The Development of Personality

Personality Research Methods and Assessment Issues

Psychodynamic Theories

Motivational Theories and Psychological Needs

Humanistic Theories and Self-Actualization

Behavioural and Learning Theories

Cognitive Theories and Cognitive Factors

Interpersonal Theories and Interpersonal Styles

Personality Theory and the Self-Concept

Personality and Health

Psychobiography and Personology

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According to Cloninger, Type 1 Alcoholics are ___ and Type 2 alcoholics are _.