Exam 12: Personality Disorders

Lenny is 25 years old and has had multiple arrests for assaults, theft, and drug use. He has hurt strangers, friends, and family and has never shown any remorse or regret. Following his last arrest, Lenny met with a social worker who told him about antisocial personality disorder; he is now convinced that is "what's wrong" with him. Lenny recently went to a local community mental health center and asked to be treated by a psychotherapist. The problem with this story is that

Criminal behavior by individuals with antisocial personality disorder tends to after the age of 40.

Sally is chatty and makes friends easily because she goes up and introduces herself to others at lunch. Sally is showing which of the "Big Five" personality dimensions?

Of the following, the most accurate statement with regard to the treatment of avoidant personality disorder is

One unusual finding discussed in your text is that in the behavior of several serial killers.

A key to treating people with avoidant personality disorder is

All of the following are common disorders that tend to be comorbid with borderline personality disorder EXCEPT ______________.

Which of the following statements is false?

Therapy for histrionic personality disorder tends to focus on

All of the following are necessary conditions for the diagnosis of a personality disorder EXCEPT

Amy quickly becomes the center of attention when she enters a room. She is a tall and attractive young woman who generally wears something striking. Amy is known as a flirt and acts in a seductive manner around men. When Amy speaks, she uses very exaggerated terms, even when describing relatively ordinary situations. Amy's diagnosis is most likely personality disorder.

Unlike schizophrenia or an eating disorder, personality disorders can be viewed as disorders of

Shawna is an artist and shows great creativity in her paintings. She is curious about the world around her and is interested in new ways to paint her surroundings. Shawna likely has which of the "Big Five" personality dimensions?

Research suggests that the combination of antipsychotic medications, cognitive behavior therapy, and social skills training in schizotypal personality disorders

One of the contributing factors in the developmental history of individuals with antisocial personality disorder appears to be that their parents were more likely to have utilized

In Jill's psychotherapy sessions, the therapist has been using techniques to gradually make her more comfortable with social situations. Similar to the treatments used for individuals with social phobia, the therapist has given Jill homework assignments that require her to practice talking to strangers, join informal groups, and speak in front of small groups. Most likely, she is being treated for personality disorder.

Approximately what percentage of people with borderline Personality Disorder are anorexic?

Jose always finishes his work on time and he is a very popular choice in class for group work because he is known for his worth ethic. Jose is showing which of the "Big Five" personality dimensions?

When working with a patient diagnosed with dependent personality disorder, the therapist must be particularly careful that the patient does not

A person with paranoid personality disorder may