Exam 19: Disorders of Personality

Individuals with a schizoid personality disorder have

People with _____ personality disorder are likely to have romantic relationships that are intense and unstable.

If a woman who wears an excessive amount of carefully applied makeup, an overly elaborate hairstyle, and flashy clothes has a personality disorder, it is most likely a(n) _____ personality disorder.

A person with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is likely to

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of people with histrionic personality disorder?

Ron is 11 years old and enjoys nothing better then torturing snakes.He also defiantly disobeys his parents and frequently stays out almost all night.Ron most likely has _____ personality disorder.

Scarf has argued that the "Unabomber" Ted Kaczynski has _____ personality disorder.

Elika refuses to complete her term paper.She is very worried about the reaction of her professor to her ideas that are diametrically opposed to his ideas about a topic in psychology.Her refusal to complete this paper is probably a sign that she has a _____ personality disorder.

The DSM-IV is

The _____ paradox refers to behavior patterns that avoid one problem, but create other problems.

Modern theorists believe the _____ view of personality disorders provides a reliable and meaningful way of describing _____.

People with _____ personality disorder often achieve much because of their drive and ambition.

Research suggests that, as compared to other people, in fearful situations psychopaths _____

A person who experiences odd sensations that border on hallucinations most likely has _____ personality disorder.

_____ personality disorder is thought to be the result of abuse in early childhood.

Sam has just relocated to New York City after growing up on a farm in rural Nebraska.He has great difficulty in adapting to life in the big city and appears socially numb and passive.Sam's behavior is

People who feel anxious because they feel they do not fit into social groups most likely have _____ personality disorder.

Lynne has trouble working independently.Instead of working independently, he will tolerate the abuse of others at work, avoiding disagreements at all costs.Lynne most likely has a(n) _____ personality disorder.

The following are all things a person married to an individual with borderline personality disorder may do to help form a stable relationship with their partner EXCEPT

According to the dimensional view of personality disorders each disorder