Question 1

What are examples of dangerous behavior seen in borderline personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

Borderline personality disorder includes

Question 2

The best description of the biological component of personality disorders is ________

Accepted Answer

A)  they are directly inherited disorders. 
B)  they have no biological component, they are learned. 
C)  personality traits are inherited that predispose a person to developing a personality disorder. 
D)  people inherit the trait of anxiety, which underlies all of the personality disorders and predisposes people to developing a personality disorder. 
A)  they are directly inherited disorders. 
B)  they have no biological component, they are learned. 
C)  personality traits are inherited that predispose a person to developing a personality disorder. 
D)  people inherit the trait of anxiety, which underlies all of the personality disorders and predisposes people to developing a personality disorder.

Question 3

Why is the use of antidepressants for borderline personality disorder controversial?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patients with BPD are never depressed. 
B)  SSRIs have never been used on patients with BPD so their effect is unknown. 
C)  There is no compelling evidence that they are effective unless patients have a comorbid mood disorder 
D)  Antidepressants cause severe side effects in patients with BPD or ASPD, 
A)  Patients with BPD are never depressed. 
B)  SSRIs have never been used on patients with BPD so their effect is unknown. 
C)  There is no compelling evidence that they are effective unless patients have a comorbid mood disorder 
D)  Antidepressants cause severe side effects in patients with BPD or ASPD,

Question 4

In contrast to schizoid individuals, those with avoidant personality disorder ________

Accepted Answer

A)  are emotional and dramatic. 
B)  are impulsive and self-destructive. 
C)  are extremely upset by their lack of social relationships. 
D)  are exploitive rather than compliant. 
A)  are emotional and dramatic. 
B)  are impulsive and self-destructive. 
C)  are extremely upset by their lack of social relationships. 
D)  are exploitive rather than compliant.

Question 5

Which of the following is true about the connection between psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychopathy is another name for antisocial personality disorder. 
B)  While there is overlap, ASPD is broader and psychopathy is more narrowly defined. 
C)  Psychopathy is a less severe form of antisocial personality disorder. 
D)  Psychopathy is a more easily treated form of antisocial personality disorder. 
A)  Psychopathy is another name for antisocial personality disorder. 
B)  While there is overlap, ASPD is broader and psychopathy is more narrowly defined. 
C)  Psychopathy is a less severe form of antisocial personality disorder. 
D)  Psychopathy is a more easily treated form of antisocial personality disorder.

Question 6

There is a general agreement among researchers that personality ________

Accepted Answer

A)  is mainly learned. 
B)  can be characterized by five basic trait dimensions. 
C)  has an infinite number of possible trait dimensions. 
D)  is mainly genetic. 
A)  is mainly learned. 
B)  can be characterized by five basic trait dimensions. 
C)  has an infinite number of possible trait dimensions. 
D)  is mainly genetic.

Question 7

Of all the personality disorders, most clinical and research attention has been paid to the treatment of_________.

Accepted Answer

borderline

Question 8

What are the two dimensions of childhood temperament related to antisocial personality disorder and psychopathy, and what is the relationship?

Accepted Answer

1. Difficulty regulating emotions plus h

Question 9

Why does the person with a narcissistic personality disorder have many "friends" but few intimate relationships?

Accepted Answer

People with narcissistic personality dis

Question 10

Which of the following personality disorders is most likely to be mistaken for schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoidant 
B)  Borderline 
C)  Schizoid 
D)  Schizotypal 
A)  Avoidant 
B)  Borderline 
C)  Schizoid 
D)  Schizotypal

Question 11

People with __________ are usually unable to form social relationships and have little interest in them.

Accepted Answer

schizoid p

Question 12

A cognitive explanation for schizoid personality disorder proposes that the individual with this disorder believes that ________

Accepted Answer

A)  he is basically alone. 
B)  few people can be trusted. 
C)  no one can live up to his or her expectations. 
D)  he is misunderstood. 
A)  he is basically alone. 
B)  few people can be trusted. 
C)  no one can live up to his or her expectations. 
D)  he is misunderstood.

Question 13

Which basic personality traits from the five-factor model seem most important in the development of borderline personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  High extraversion and low fantasy proneness 
B)  High impulsivity and affective instability 
C)  High antagonism and low neuroticism 
D)  High agreeableness and low excitement seeking 
A)  High extraversion and low fantasy proneness 
B)  High impulsivity and affective instability 
C)  High antagonism and low neuroticism 
D)  High agreeableness and low excitement seeking

Question 14

Individuals with personality disorders ________

Accepted Answer

A)  comply with societal expectations. 
B)  reject societal expectations. 
C)  are unable to function adequately in society. 
D)  have a strong sense of self. 
A)  comply with societal expectations. 
B)  reject societal expectations. 
C)  are unable to function adequately in society. 
D)  have a strong sense of self.

Question 15

What are the research findings on psychopathy and learning?

Accepted Answer

Psychopaths show deficient avoidance lea

Question 16

Why is histrionic personality disorder more prevalent in women?

Accepted Answer

Many of the criteria for histrionic pers

Question 17

Like many individuals with personality disorders, individuals with histrionic personality disorder are rarely able to maintain relationships over time. Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their extreme distrust makes lasting relationships impossible. 
B)  Their self-reliance leads them to feel that they do not need anyone else. 
C)  Their exaggerated sense of self-importance is generally off-putting. 
D)  Their need for attention and manipulation is likely to drive others away. 
A)  Their extreme distrust makes lasting relationships impossible. 
B)  Their self-reliance leads them to feel that they do not need anyone else. 
C)  Their exaggerated sense of self-importance is generally off-putting. 
D)  Their need for attention and manipulation is likely to drive others away.

Question 18

Which basic personality traits from the five-factor model seem most important in the development of avoidant personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  High extraversion and low openness to feelings 
B)  High introversion and high neuroticism 
C)  High antagonism and low neuroticism 
D)  High agreeableness and high angry hostility 
A)  High extraversion and low openness to feelings 
B)  High introversion and high neuroticism 
C)  High antagonism and low neuroticism 
D)  High agreeableness and high angry hostility

Question 19

Which type of child is most likely to show the personality traits of a psychopath as an adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  One who has fearlessness, low anxiety, and high callousness 
B)  One who has high fear and high callousness 
C)  One who has trouble regulating emotions and high levels of emotional reactivity, including aggression 
D)  One who has high depression, high anxiety, and is quick to anger 
A)  One who has fearlessness, low anxiety, and high callousness 
B)  One who has high fear and high callousness 
C)  One who has trouble regulating emotions and high levels of emotional reactivity, including aggression 
D)  One who has high depression, high anxiety, and is quick to anger

Question 20

Cluster __________ Personality disorders include avoidant and dependent personality disorders.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cluster __________ Personality disorders include avoidant and...

What are examples of dangerous behavior seen in borderline personality disorder?

The best description of the biological component of personality disorders is ________

Why is the use of antidepressants for borderline personality disorder controversial?

In contrast to schizoid individuals, those with avoidant personality disorder ________

Which of the following is true about the connection between psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder?

There is a general agreement among researchers that personality ________

Of all the personality disorders, most clinical and research attention has been paid to the treatment of_________.

What are the two dimensions of childhood temperament related to antisocial personality disorder and psychopathy, and what is the relationship?

Why does the person with a narcissistic personality disorder have many "friends" but few intimate relationships?

Which of the following personality disorders is most likely to be mistaken for schizophrenia?

People with __________ are usually unable to form social relationships and have little interest in them.

A cognitive explanation for schizoid personality disorder proposes that the individual with this disorder believes that ________

Which basic personality traits from the five-factor model seem most important in the development of borderline personality disorder?

Individuals with personality disorders ________

What are the research findings on psychopathy and learning?

Why is histrionic personality disorder more prevalent in women?

Like many individuals with personality disorders, individuals with histrionic personality disorder are rarely able to maintain relationships over time. Why?

Which basic personality traits from the five-factor model seem most important in the development of avoidant personality disorder?

Which type of child is most likely to show the personality traits of a psychopath as an adult?

Cluster __________ Personality disorders include avoidant and dependent personality disorders.

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Exam 10: Personality Disorders

What are examples of dangerous behavior seen in borderline personality disorder?

The best description of the biological component of personality disorders is ________

Why is the use of antidepressants for borderline personality disorder controversial?

In contrast to schizoid individuals, those with avoidant personality disorder ________

Which of the following is true about the connection between psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder?

There is a general agreement among researchers that personality ________

Of all the personality disorders, most clinical and research attention has been paid to the treatment of_________.

What are the two dimensions of childhood temperament related to antisocial personality disorder and psychopathy, and what is the relationship?

Why does the person with a narcissistic personality disorder have many "friends" but few intimate relationships?

Which of the following personality disorders is most likely to be mistaken for schizophrenia?

People with __________ are usually unable to form social relationships and have little interest in them.

A cognitive explanation for schizoid personality disorder proposes that the individual with this disorder believes that ________

Which basic personality traits from the five-factor model seem most important in the development of borderline personality disorder?

Individuals with personality disorders ________

What are the research findings on psychopathy and learning?

Why is histrionic personality disorder more prevalent in women?

Like many individuals with personality disorders, individuals with histrionic personality disorder are rarely able to maintain relationships over time. Why?

Which basic personality traits from the five-factor model seem most important in the development of avoidant personality disorder?

Which type of child is most likely to show the personality traits of a psychopath as an adult?

Cluster __________ Personality disorders include avoidant and dependent personality disorders.

Abnormal Psychology: Overview and Research Approaches

Historical and Contemporary Views of Abnormal Behavior

Causal Factors and Viewpoints

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Stress and Physical and Mental Health

Panic, Anxiety, Obsessions, and Their Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Eating Disorders and Obesity

Substance-Related Disorders

Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence (Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Psychological Treatment

Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

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