Question 1

Julia finds it really difficult to regulate her emotions. She, like others with borderline personality disorder, may have:

Accepted Answer

A) An overactive hippocampus 
B) An underactive frontal lobe 
C) Overactivation in the posterior cingulate cortex 
D) Underactivation in the posterior cingulate cortex 
A) An overactive hippocampus 
B) An underactive frontal lobe 
C) Overactivation in the posterior cingulate cortex 
D) Underactivation in the posterior cingulate cortex C

Question 2

Which of the following is one of the five-factors from the NEO-Personality Inventory-Revised?

Accepted Answer

A) Narcissism 
B) Emotionality 
C) Obsessionality 
D) Agreeableness 
A) Narcissism 
B) Emotionality 
C) Obsessionality 
D) Agreeableness D

Question 3

What has research by Harpur and Hare (1994)shown about the stability of Factor 1 (emotional detachment)and Factor 2 (antisocial lifestyle)of the PCL-R?

Accepted Answer

A) Both scores vary as a function of age. 
B) Both scores are relatively stable across the lifespan. 
C) While scores on Factor 2 remained stable, Factor 1 scores decreased with age. 
D) While scores on Factor 1 remained stable, Factor 2 scores decreased with age. 
A) Both scores vary as a function of age. 
B) Both scores are relatively stable across the lifespan. 
C) While scores on Factor 2 remained stable, Factor 1 scores decreased with age. 
D) While scores on Factor 1 remained stable, Factor 2 scores decreased with age. D

Question 4

Contemporary psychodynamic theory suggests that obsessive-compulsive personality is a result of

Accepted Answer

A) oral fixation. 
B) dysfunctional object relations. 
C) fear of loss of control. 
D) anal fixation. 
A) oral fixation. 
B) dysfunctional object relations. 
C) fear of loss of control. 
D) anal fixation.

Question 5

The disorders in the anxious/fearful cluster are thought to have their roots in parent-child relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Janice was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder three years ago. She spent two year working with a therapist and has been in remission for six months. According to recent research, what may she continue to experience?

Accepted Answer

A) Erratic moods 
B) Suicidal thoughts 
C) Negative life events 
D) Difficulty in interpersonal relationships 
A) Erratic moods 
B) Suicidal thoughts 
C) Negative life events 
D) Difficulty in interpersonal relationships

Question 7

Both histrionic and narcissistic personality disorders have self-centeredness as a key symptom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The therapy for personality disorders that focuses on changing the cognitive dysfunctions of people with personality disorders is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Schema therapy 
B) Cognitive-behavioural therapy 
C) Rational-emotive therapy 
D) Talk therapy 
A) Schema therapy 
B) Cognitive-behavioural therapy 
C) Rational-emotive therapy 
D) Talk therapy

Question 9

Which trait have researchers suggested needs more consideration when it comes to personality disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) psychopathy 
B) narcissism 
C) dependence 
D) perfectionism 
A) psychopathy 
B) narcissism 
C) dependence 
D) perfectionism

Question 10

Which of the following personality disorders is the best diagnosis for Claude? Claude goes to great lengths to be the centre of attention. He announces his views and feelings with great drama; however, one soon suspects it is only for effect and he seems willing to say or do almost anything to get others to pay attention to and like him.

Accepted Answer

A) Histrionic 
B) Schizotypal 
C) Schizoid 
D) Paranoid 
A) Histrionic 
B) Schizotypal 
C) Schizoid 
D) Paranoid

Question 11

People with schizoid personality disorder are likely to be perceived by others as loners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The 18 personality trait scales of the Dimensional Assessment of Personality Pathology - Basic Questionnaire (DAPP - BQ)reflect the following higher order factors:

Accepted Answer

A) Emotional dysregulation, narcissism, inhibitedness, compulsivity 
B) Emotional dysregulation, callousness, impulsivity, compulsivity 
C) Emotional dysregulation, dissocial behaviour, impulsivity, compulsivity 
D) Emotional dysregulation, dissocial behaviour, inhibitedness, compulsivity 
A) Emotional dysregulation, narcissism, inhibitedness, compulsivity 
B) Emotional dysregulation, callousness, impulsivity, compulsivity 
C) Emotional dysregulation, dissocial behaviour, impulsivity, compulsivity 
D) Emotional dysregulation, dissocial behaviour, inhibitedness, compulsivity

Question 13

Studies of skin conductance response to distress stimuli in psychopathic men show ___________ responsiveness, which is thought to reflect______________

Accepted Answer

A) more; aggressivity 
B) less; a deficit in empathy 
C) more; impulsivity 
D) less; immaturity 
A) more; aggressivity 
B) less; a deficit in empathy 
C) more; impulsivity 
D) less; immaturity

Question 14

In object relations theory, 'splitting' refers to the tendency of borderline personality disorders to

Accepted Answer

A) separate themselves from society. 
B) forget unpleasant events. 
C) see people as all good or all bad. 
D) think illogically. 
A) separate themselves from society. 
B) forget unpleasant events. 
C) see people as all good or all bad. 
D) think illogically.

Question 15

More convicted felons are diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder than psychopathy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Personality disorder not otherwise specified (PDNOS)is the most common personality disorder diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to Kendler et al. (2008), the lowest heritability estimates were found for ____ personality disorder and the strongest for _____ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) dependent; borderline 
B) histrionic; antisocial 
C) schizotypal; antisocial 
D) borderline; schizotypal 
A) dependent; borderline 
B) histrionic; antisocial 
C) schizotypal; antisocial 
D) borderline; schizotypal

Question 18

Angela's sister has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Compared to someone without a family member with the disorder, what is the likelihood that Angela will also have borderline personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) 1-2 times 
B) 3-4 times 
C) 5-6 times 
D) 7-8 times 
A) 1-2 times 
B) 3-4 times 
C) 5-6 times 
D) 7-8 times

Question 19

In order to differentiate antisocial personality disorder and psychopathy, Cleckley argues that the focus should be less on_________ and more on _________.

Accepted Answer

A) external behaviours; internal emotional state 
B) environment; genetics 
C) psychodynamics; brain psychophysiology 
D) cognition; reward-driven actions 
A) external behaviours; internal emotional state 
B) environment; genetics 
C) psychodynamics; brain psychophysiology 
D) cognition; reward-driven actions

Question 20

A primary characteristic of histrionic personality disorder is

Accepted Answer

A) avoidance of others. 
B) multiple, vague physical complaint. 
C) inability to make realistic life plans. 
D) overly dramatic and attention seeking. 
A) avoidance of others. 
B) multiple, vague physical complaint. 
C) inability to make realistic life plans. 
D) overly dramatic and attention seeking.

Julia finds it really difficult to regulate her emotions. She, like others with borderline personality disorder, may have:

Which of the following is one of the five-factors from the NEO-Personality Inventory-Revised?

What has research by Harpur and Hare (1994)shown about the stability of Factor 1 (emotional detachment)and Factor 2 (antisocial lifestyle)of the PCL-R?

Contemporary psychodynamic theory suggests that obsessive-compulsive personality is a result of

The disorders in the anxious/fearful cluster are thought to have their roots in parent-child relationships.

Janice was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder three years ago. She spent two year working with a therapist and has been in remission for six months. According to recent research, what may she continue to experience?

Both histrionic and narcissistic personality disorders have self-centeredness as a key symptom.

The therapy for personality disorders that focuses on changing the cognitive dysfunctions of people with personality disorders is known as:

Which trait have researchers suggested needs more consideration when it comes to personality disorders?

People with schizoid personality disorder are likely to be perceived by others as loners.

The 18 personality trait scales of the Dimensional Assessment of Personality Pathology - Basic Questionnaire (DAPP - BQ)reflect the following higher order factors:

Studies of skin conductance response to distress stimuli in psychopathic men show _ responsiveness, which is thought to reflect____

In object relations theory, 'splitting' refers to the tendency of borderline personality disorders to

More convicted felons are diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder than psychopathy.

Personality disorder not otherwise specified (PDNOS)is the most common personality disorder diagnosis.

According to Kendler et al. (2008), the lowest heritability estimates were found for personality disorder and the strongest for _ personality disorder.

Angela's sister has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Compared to someone without a family member with the disorder, what is the likelihood that Angela will also have borderline personality disorder?

In order to differentiate antisocial personality disorder and psychopathy, Cleckley argues that the focus should be less on_ and more on _.

A primary characteristic of histrionic personality disorder is

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Exam 13: Personality Disorders

Julia finds it really difficult to regulate her emotions. She, like others with borderline personality disorder, may have:

Which of the following is one of the five-factors from the NEO-Personality Inventory-Revised?

What has research by Harpur and Hare (1994)shown about the stability of Factor 1 (emotional detachment)and Factor 2 (antisocial lifestyle)of the PCL-R?

Contemporary psychodynamic theory suggests that obsessive-compulsive personality is a result of

The disorders in the anxious/fearful cluster are thought to have their roots in parent-child relationships.

Janice was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder three years ago. She spent two year working with a therapist and has been in remission for six months. According to recent research, what may she continue to experience?

Both histrionic and narcissistic personality disorders have self-centeredness as a key symptom.

The therapy for personality disorders that focuses on changing the cognitive dysfunctions of people with personality disorders is known as:

Which trait have researchers suggested needs more consideration when it comes to personality disorders?

People with schizoid personality disorder are likely to be perceived by others as loners.

The 18 personality trait scales of the Dimensional Assessment of Personality Pathology - Basic Questionnaire (DAPP - BQ)reflect the following higher order factors:

Studies of skin conductance response to distress stimuli in psychopathic men show ___________ responsiveness, which is thought to reflect______________

In object relations theory, 'splitting' refers to the tendency of borderline personality disorders to

More convicted felons are diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder than psychopathy.

Personality disorder not otherwise specified (PDNOS)is the most common personality disorder diagnosis.

According to Kendler et al. (2008), the lowest heritability estimates were found for ____ personality disorder and the strongest for _____ personality disorder.

Angela's sister has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Compared to someone without a family member with the disorder, what is the likelihood that Angela will also have borderline personality disorder?

In order to differentiate antisocial personality disorder and psychopathy, Cleckley argues that the focus should be less on_________ and more on _________.

A primary characteristic of histrionic personality disorder is

Introduction: Definitional and Historical Considerations, and Canadas Mental Health

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment, Classification, and Diagnosis

Research Methods in the Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Stress-Related Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Psychological Disorders

Outcomes and Issues in Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

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Studies of skin conductance response to distress stimuli in psychopathic men show _ responsiveness, which is thought to reflect____

According to Kendler et al. (2008), the lowest heritability estimates were found for personality disorder and the strongest for _ personality disorder.

In order to differentiate antisocial personality disorder and psychopathy, Cleckley argues that the focus should be less on_ and more on _.