Question 1

According to a 27-year investigation conducted in Montreal by Paris and colleagues, what can be said about the prognosis of borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

Accepted Answer

A) Drop-outs from the long-term follow-up made the results uninterpretable 
B) Most patients gradually improve over time 
C) Mortality rates are low relative to Canadian norms 
D) Diagnosis of BPD shows high stability with most patients still meeting BPD criteria years later 
A) Drop-outs from the long-term follow-up made the results uninterpretable 
B) Most patients gradually improve over time 
C) Mortality rates are low relative to Canadian norms 
D) Diagnosis of BPD shows high stability with most patients still meeting BPD criteria years later

Question 2

Andrea has been diagnosed with psychopathy. According to research conducted by Harpur, Hart, and Hare (1994), how would we describe her personality in terms of McCrae and Costa's five-factor model?

Accepted Answer

A) Low levels of neuroticism and agreeableness 
B) High levels of neuroticism and low levels of agreeableness and conscientiousness 
C) High levels of agreeableness but low levels of conscientiousness 
D) Low levels of introversion, neuroticism, and conscientiousness 
A) Low levels of neuroticism and agreeableness 
B) High levels of neuroticism and low levels of agreeableness and conscientiousness 
C) High levels of agreeableness but low levels of conscientiousness 
D) Low levels of introversion, neuroticism, and conscientiousness

Question 3

The personality disorders in the odd/eccentric cluster have been genetically linked to

Accepted Answer

A) bipolar disorder. 
B) major depression. 
C) schizophrenia. 
D) dissociative identity disorder. 
A) bipolar disorder. 
B) major depression. 
C) schizophrenia. 
D) dissociative identity disorder.

Question 4

Schizotypal personality disorder is more common among children of schizophrenics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Ken may act sad one minute and happy the next. He seems to have no idea what he wants out of life. He says he cannot stand being alone, yet he gets into violent fights with his friends over minor matters. When his marriage broke up due to his drastic mood shifts and impulsive gambling, Ken attempted suicide. Which of the following diagnoses best fits Ken's symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A) Bipolar I disorder 
B) Dissociative identity disorder 
C) Schizotypal personality disorder 
D) Borderline personality disorder 
A) Bipolar I disorder 
B) Dissociative identity disorder 
C) Schizotypal personality disorder 
D) Borderline personality disorder

Question 6

A study (Cox et al., 2009)is showing that 40% of those diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder also had _____.

Accepted Answer

A) generalized social phobia 
B) dependent personality disorder 
C) a specific phobia 
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder 
A) generalized social phobia 
B) dependent personality disorder 
C) a specific phobia 
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 7

The phrase "Hannibal Lecter is fictional - I'm real" was uttered by famous serial killer:

Accepted Answer

A) Charles Manson 
B) Clifford Olson 
C) Robert Pickton 
D) Paul Bernardo 
A) Charles Manson 
B) Clifford Olson 
C) Robert Pickton 
D) Paul Bernardo

Question 8

Explain the difference between individuals with antisocial personality from non-antisocials with regard to their reaction to emotional material.

Accepted Answer

Individuals with antisocial personality

Question 9

A person with which of the following diagnoses is most likely to also have a mood disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Borderline personality 
B) Obsessive-compulsive personality 
C) Paranoid personality 
D) Avoidant personality 
A) Borderline personality 
B) Obsessive-compulsive personality 
C) Paranoid personality 
D) Avoidant personality

Question 10

People are typically distressed and seek treatment for personality disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In contrast to previous results, recent data from Montreal collected by Paris over a 27-year period indicate that:

Accepted Answer

A) Almost all borderline personality disorder (BPd)patients are still characterized by BPD 27 years later 
B) About half still had BPD 27 years later 
C) Fewer than 1 in 10 still had BPD 27 years later 
D) BPD symptoms get transformed into severe cases of depression 
A) Almost all borderline personality disorder (BPd)patients are still characterized by BPD 27 years later 
B) About half still had BPD 27 years later 
C) Fewer than 1 in 10 still had BPD 27 years later 
D) BPD symptoms get transformed into severe cases of depression

Question 12

Canadian and world-wide statistics indicate that ______ of patients with borderline personality disorder commit suicide.

Accepted Answer

A) 1% 
B) 10% 
C) 20% 
D) 25% 
A) 1% 
B) 10% 
C) 20% 
D) 25%

Question 13

What have Jang, Vernon, and Livesley identified to be responsible for much of the variability in individual differences in antisocial behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) Hormonal imbalances 
B) Brain structure abnormalities 
C) Genetic transmission 
D) Exposure to teratogens 
A) Hormonal imbalances 
B) Brain structure abnormalities 
C) Genetic transmission 
D) Exposure to teratogens

Question 14

Personality disorders are diagnosed on Axis II of DSM-5.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to findings from Trull and colleagues (1995), the PSY-5 constraint scale is robustly associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) Schizotypal personality disorder 
B) Antisocial personality disorder 
C) Paranoid personality disorder 
D) Borderline personality disorder 
A) Schizotypal personality disorder 
B) Antisocial personality disorder 
C) Paranoid personality disorder 
D) Borderline personality disorder

Question 16

Clarita has very few friends and does not wish to make more friends. She appears indifferent to other people, aloof, and a loner. Which of the following personality disorders is the best diagnosis for Clarita?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Borderline Personality Disorder would be associated most likely with which factor from the five-factor model of personality?

Accepted Answer

A) Extraversion/introversion 
B) Openness to experience 
C) Neuroticism/antagonism 
D) Agreeableness/antagonism 
A) Extraversion/introversion 
B) Openness to experience 
C) Neuroticism/antagonism 
D) Agreeableness/antagonism

Question 18

Harpur and Hare (1994)found that scores on Factor 2 of the PCL-R declined with age. What does this imply about the behaviour of psychopaths?

Accepted Answer

A) They become less impulsive with age. 
B) They become less egocentric with age. 
C) They develop a greater sense of guilt with age. 
D) They become less manipulative with age. 
A) They become less impulsive with age. 
B) They become less egocentric with age. 
C) They develop a greater sense of guilt with age. 
D) They become less manipulative with age.

According to a 27-year investigation conducted in Montreal by Paris and colleagues, what can be said about the prognosis of borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

Andrea has been diagnosed with psychopathy. According to research conducted by Harpur, Hart, and Hare (1994), how would we describe her personality in terms of McCrae and Costa's five-factor model?

The personality disorders in the odd/eccentric cluster have been genetically linked to

Schizotypal personality disorder is more common among children of schizophrenics.

A study (Cox et al., 2009)is showing that 40% of those diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder also had _____.

The phrase "Hannibal Lecter is fictional - I'm real" was uttered by famous serial killer:

Explain the difference between individuals with antisocial personality from non-antisocials with regard to their reaction to emotional material.

A person with which of the following diagnoses is most likely to also have a mood disorder?

People are typically distressed and seek treatment for personality disorders.

In contrast to previous results, recent data from Montreal collected by Paris over a 27-year period indicate that:

Canadian and world-wide statistics indicate that ______ of patients with borderline personality disorder commit suicide.

What have Jang, Vernon, and Livesley identified to be responsible for much of the variability in individual differences in antisocial behaviour?

Personality disorders are diagnosed on Axis II of DSM-5.

According to findings from Trull and colleagues (1995), the PSY-5 constraint scale is robustly associated with:

Clarita has very few friends and does not wish to make more friends. She appears indifferent to other people, aloof, and a loner. Which of the following personality disorders is the best diagnosis for Clarita?

Borderline Personality Disorder would be associated most likely with which factor from the five-factor model of personality?

Harpur and Hare (1994)found that scores on Factor 2 of the PCL-R declined with age. What does this imply about the behaviour of psychopaths?

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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

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Exam 13: Personality Disorders

According to a 27-year investigation conducted in Montreal by Paris and colleagues, what can be said about the prognosis of borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

Andrea has been diagnosed with psychopathy. According to research conducted by Harpur, Hart, and Hare (1994), how would we describe her personality in terms of McCrae and Costa's five-factor model?

The personality disorders in the odd/eccentric cluster have been genetically linked to

Schizotypal personality disorder is more common among children of schizophrenics.

A study (Cox et al., 2009)is showing that 40% of those diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder also had _____.

The phrase "Hannibal Lecter is fictional - I'm real" was uttered by famous serial killer:

Explain the difference between individuals with antisocial personality from non-antisocials with regard to their reaction to emotional material.

A person with which of the following diagnoses is most likely to also have a mood disorder?

People are typically distressed and seek treatment for personality disorders.

In contrast to previous results, recent data from Montreal collected by Paris over a 27-year period indicate that:

Canadian and world-wide statistics indicate that ______ of patients with borderline personality disorder commit suicide.

What have Jang, Vernon, and Livesley identified to be responsible for much of the variability in individual differences in antisocial behaviour?

Personality disorders are diagnosed on Axis II of DSM-5.

According to findings from Trull and colleagues (1995), the PSY-5 constraint scale is robustly associated with:

Clarita has very few friends and does not wish to make more friends. She appears indifferent to other people, aloof, and a loner. Which of the following personality disorders is the best diagnosis for Clarita?

Borderline Personality Disorder would be associated most likely with which factor from the five-factor model of personality?

Harpur and Hare (1994)found that scores on Factor 2 of the PCL-R declined with age. What does this imply about the behaviour of psychopaths?

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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