Question 1

Why is histrionic personality disorder more prevalent in women?

Accepted Answer

While histrionic personality disorder is

Question 2

1-21.The best single-word description for the person with paranoid personality disorder is

Accepted Answer

A) delusional. 
B) impulsive. 
C) unemotional. 
D) mistrustful. 
A) delusional. 
B) impulsive. 
C) unemotional. 
D) mistrustful.

Question 3

1-103.An employee evaluation: "He takes what he wants rather than earns it.He hates routine and boredom more than anything else.Thrill-seeking and impulsive actions have gotten him fired from this job.It will get him fired at many others." What kind of disorder does the employee illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A) Histrionic personality disorder 
B) Psychopathy 
C) Borderline personality disorder 
D) Substance abuse 
A) Histrionic personality disorder 
B) Psychopathy 
C) Borderline personality disorder 
D) Substance abuse

Question 4

1-87.What core belief might explain the behavior of the individual with dependent personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) "I am helpless." 
B) "I don't know who I am without you." 
C) "Unless I make people laugh,they will not like me." 
D) "Others exist to benefit me." 
A) "I am helpless." 
B) "I don't know who I am without you." 
C) "Unless I make people laugh,they will not like me." 
D) "Others exist to benefit me."

Question 5

What are the research findings on psychopathy and learning?

Accepted Answer

Psychopaths show deficient avoidance lea

Question 6

1-68.According to Paris (2007),a key causal factor in borderline personality disorder seems to be

Accepted Answer

A) inconsistent or highly punitive discipline in childhood. 
B) impulsivity and affective instability interacting with such factors as trauma or loss. 
C) a negative attributional style. 
D) an inability to empathize with other people. 
A) inconsistent or highly punitive discipline in childhood. 
B) impulsivity and affective instability interacting with such factors as trauma or loss. 
C) a negative attributional style. 
D) an inability to empathize with other people.

Question 7

1-75.Stu has no friends except his brother.He would desperately love to date women but is certain no woman would be interested in him.He tried a dating service but was convinced that the secretary was trying to get rid of him because he was such a poor candidate.The most likely diagnosis for Stu is

Accepted Answer

A) avoidant personality disorder. 
B) schizoid personality disorder. 
C) paranoid personality disorder. 
D) schizotypal personality disorder. 
A) avoidant personality disorder. 
B) schizoid personality disorder. 
C) paranoid personality disorder. 
D) schizotypal personality disorder.

Question 8

1-42.Which of the following is most typical of the interpersonal attitudes and behaviors of someone with histrionic personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Vacillation between overidealization and bitter disappointment 
B) Excessive trust and dependence on others' opinions 
C) Cruel and callous exploitation of others for personal gain 
D) Repeated manipulation of others to gain attention 
A) Vacillation between overidealization and bitter disappointment 
B) Excessive trust and dependence on others' opinions 
C) Cruel and callous exploitation of others for personal gain 
D) Repeated manipulation of others to gain attention

Question 9

1-110.Which of the following is a common component of cognitive behavioral treatments for antisocial personality?

Accepted Answer

A) Punishment 
B) Relaxation 
C) Self-critical thinking 
D) Response-prevention training 
A) Punishment 
B) Relaxation 
C) Self-critical thinking 
D) Response-prevention training

Question 10

1-16.The "clusters" of personality disorders found in the DSM-5 are grouped based on

Accepted Answer

A) similar etiologies. 
B) level of dysfunction. 
C) symptom or feature similarities. 
D) expected prognosis. 
A) similar etiologies. 
B) level of dysfunction. 
C) symptom or feature similarities. 
D) expected prognosis.

Question 11

1-59.Impulsivity and extreme instability in interpersonal relationships,self-image,and mood best characterize

Accepted Answer

A) histrionic personality disorder. 
B) antisocial personality disorder. 
C) avoidant personality disorder. 
D) borderline personality disorder. 
A) histrionic personality disorder. 
B) antisocial personality disorder. 
C) avoidant personality disorder. 
D) borderline personality disorder.

Question 12

1-112.One proposed revision for the DSM-5 pertaining to the diagnosis of personality disorders did not occur.Which change was this?

Accepted Answer

A) All existing personality disorders will be split into two sub-categories (chronic and intermittent) 
B) All existing personality disorders will be removed and only mood disorders will remain 
C) A categorical approach will be used to achieve diagnosis 
D) A dimensional approach will be used to achieve diagnosis 
A) All existing personality disorders will be split into two sub-categories (chronic and intermittent) 
B) All existing personality disorders will be removed and only mood disorders will remain 
C) A categorical approach will be used to achieve diagnosis 
D) A dimensional approach will be used to achieve diagnosis

Question 13

1-111.According to your textbook,each very high-risk antisocial youth may cost society between ____ and ____ in rehabilitation,incarceration,and costs to victims.

Accepted Answer

A) $12,000; $20,000 
B) $120,000; $200,000 
C) $1.2 million; $2 million 
D) $12 million; $20 million 
A) $12,000; $20,000 
B) $120,000; $200,000 
C) $1.2 million; $2 million 
D) $12 million; $20 million

Question 14

1-14.The finding that temperament may play a role in the etiology of personality disorders suggests that

Accepted Answer

A) all personality disorders have a biological basis. 
B) learning plays a significant role in the development of personality disorders. 
C) the environment does not play a causal role in the development of mood disorders. 
D) a susceptibility to the development of a personality disorder may be inherited. 
A) all personality disorders have a biological basis. 
B) learning plays a significant role in the development of personality disorders. 
C) the environment does not play a causal role in the development of mood disorders. 
D) a susceptibility to the development of a personality disorder may be inherited.

Question 15

1-22.Unlike the person with paranoid schizophrenia,the person with paranoid personality disorder

Accepted Answer

A) becomes delusional in response to an actual betrayal or hurtful incident with another person. 
B) has persistent loss of reality contact. 
C) tends to confide in others and assume the loyalty of his or her friends. 
D) is in contact with reality,although he or she may have transient psychotic symptoms. 
A) becomes delusional in response to an actual betrayal or hurtful incident with another person. 
B) has persistent loss of reality contact. 
C) tends to confide in others and assume the loyalty of his or her friends. 
D) is in contact with reality,although he or she may have transient psychotic symptoms.

Question 16

According to the DSM-5,which of the following must be true for a personality disorder diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A) The patient's behavior must reflect a lack of impulse control. 
B) The patient must experience mild irritability. 
C) Signs of psychosis must be present. 
D) The person's behavior problems must cause them distress or impairment. 
A) The patient's behavior must reflect a lack of impulse control. 
B) The patient must experience mild irritability. 
C) Signs of psychosis must be present. 
D) The person's behavior problems must cause them distress or impairment.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

People with narcissistic personality dis

Question 18

1-72.The research on the association between borderline personality disorder and childhood sexual abuse

Accepted Answer

A) proves child sexual abuse is the leading cause of borderline personality disorder. 
B) are problematic - the abuse most likely is occurring with other factors that might be more important. 
C) has shown that the reports of sexual abuse were mostly false reports. 
D) suggests that some genetic component underlies both the disorder in the child and the parents' tendency to abuse. 
A) proves child sexual abuse is the leading cause of borderline personality disorder. 
B) are problematic - the abuse most likely is occurring with other factors that might be more important. 
C) has shown that the reports of sexual abuse were mostly false reports. 
D) suggests that some genetic component underlies both the disorder in the child and the parents' tendency to abuse.

Question 19

3-10.What is the main distinguishing factor between borderline and histrionic personality disorders?

Accepted Answer

Sexuality is central

Question 20

People find Adam difficult to be around.His behavior is unpredictable and erratic but most often is annoying to others.He doesn't seem to learn from his bad experiences,instead he keeps repeating the same mistakes over and over.His family says Adam has been like this since at least junior high school.Adam most likely has

Accepted Answer

A) a mood disorder. 
B) an anxiety disorder. 
C) a dissociative disorder. 
D) a personality disorder. 
A) a mood disorder. 
B) an anxiety disorder. 
C) a dissociative disorder. 
D) a personality disorder.

Why is histrionic personality disorder more prevalent in women?

1-21.The best single-word description for the person with paranoid personality disorder is

1-103.An employee evaluation: "He takes what he wants rather than earns it.He hates routine and boredom more than anything else.Thrill-seeking and impulsive actions have gotten him fired from this job.It will get him fired at many others." What kind of disorder does the employee illustrate?

1-87.What core belief might explain the behavior of the individual with dependent personality disorder?

What are the research findings on psychopathy and learning?

1-68.According to Paris (2007),a key causal factor in borderline personality disorder seems to be

1-75.Stu has no friends except his brother.He would desperately love to date women but is certain no woman would be interested in him.He tried a dating service but was convinced that the secretary was trying to get rid of him because he was such a poor candidate.The most likely diagnosis for Stu is

1-42.Which of the following is most typical of the interpersonal attitudes and behaviors of someone with histrionic personality disorder?

1-110.Which of the following is a common component of cognitive behavioral treatments for antisocial personality?

1-16.The "clusters" of personality disorders found in the DSM-5 are grouped based on

1-59.Impulsivity and extreme instability in interpersonal relationships,self-image,and mood best characterize

1-112.One proposed revision for the DSM-5 pertaining to the diagnosis of personality disorders did not occur.Which change was this?

1-111.According to your textbook,each very high-risk antisocial youth may cost society between and in rehabilitation,incarceration,and costs to victims.

1-14.The finding that temperament may play a role in the etiology of personality disorders suggests that

1-22.Unlike the person with paranoid schizophrenia,the person with paranoid personality disorder

According to the DSM-5,which of the following must be true for a personality disorder diagnosis?

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

1-72.The research on the association between borderline personality disorder and childhood sexual abuse

3-10.What is the main distinguishing factor between borderline and histrionic personality disorders?

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Why is histrionic personality disorder more prevalent in women?

1-21.The best single-word description for the person with paranoid personality disorder is

1-103.An employee evaluation: "He takes what he wants rather than earns it.He hates routine and boredom more than anything else.Thrill-seeking and impulsive actions have gotten him fired from this job.It will get him fired at many others." What kind of disorder does the employee illustrate?

1-87.What core belief might explain the behavior of the individual with dependent personality disorder?

What are the research findings on psychopathy and learning?

1-68.According to Paris (2007),a key causal factor in borderline personality disorder seems to be

1-75.Stu has no friends except his brother.He would desperately love to date women but is certain no woman would be interested in him.He tried a dating service but was convinced that the secretary was trying to get rid of him because he was such a poor candidate.The most likely diagnosis for Stu is

1-42.Which of the following is most typical of the interpersonal attitudes and behaviors of someone with histrionic personality disorder?

1-110.Which of the following is a common component of cognitive behavioral treatments for antisocial personality?

1-16.The "clusters" of personality disorders found in the DSM-5 are grouped based on

1-59.Impulsivity and extreme instability in interpersonal relationships,self-image,and mood best characterize

1-112.One proposed revision for the DSM-5 pertaining to the diagnosis of personality disorders did not occur.Which change was this?

1-111.According to your textbook,each very high-risk antisocial youth may cost society between ____ and ____ in rehabilitation,incarceration,and costs to victims.

1-14.The finding that temperament may play a role in the etiology of personality disorders suggests that

1-22.Unlike the person with paranoid schizophrenia,the person with paranoid personality disorder

According to the DSM-5,which of the following must be true for a personality disorder diagnosis?

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

1-72.The research on the association between borderline personality disorder and childhood sexual abuse

3-10.What is the main distinguishing factor between borderline and histrionic personality disorders?

Abnormal Psychology: an Overview

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

Therapy

Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

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1-111.According to your textbook,each very high-risk antisocial youth may cost society between and in rehabilitation,incarceration,and costs to victims.