Question 1

Individuals with personality disorders

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A) comply with societal expectations. 
B) reject societal expectations. 
C) are unable to perform some roles expected by society. 
D) have a strong sense of self. 
A) comply with societal expectations. 
B) reject societal expectations. 
C) are unable to perform some roles expected by society. 
D) have a strong sense of self.

Question 2

1-43.Which of the following core dysfunctional beliefs might explain the development of histrionic personality disorder?

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A) "I need a man to define me." 
B) "I am the only one I can trust." 
C) "I am completely helpless." 
D) "If I am not fun,they will abandon me." 
A) "I need a man to define me." 
B) "I am the only one I can trust." 
C) "I am completely helpless." 
D) "If I am not fun,they will abandon me."

Question 3

1-104.The best current research shows that children of parents with antisocial personality disorder who were adopted into other families

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A) did not develop antisocial personality disorder. 
B) developed antisocial personality disorder at higher rates regardless of the quality of their adoptive family. 
C) developed antisocial personality disorder at higher rates only if their adoptive family had problems,such as marital conflict. 
D) developed antisocial personality disorder at a later age than if they had been raised by their biological parents. 
A) did not develop antisocial personality disorder. 
B) developed antisocial personality disorder at higher rates regardless of the quality of their adoptive family. 
C) developed antisocial personality disorder at higher rates only if their adoptive family had problems,such as marital conflict. 
D) developed antisocial personality disorder at a later age than if they had been raised by their biological parents.

Question 4

1-93.Why does the person with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder have problems in interpersonal relationships?

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A) They have no interest in having relationships. 
B) They have no time for relationships due to excessive devotion to work. 
C) They are too emotionally expressive. 
D) Their manipulative behavior tends to destroy relationships. 
A) They have no interest in having relationships. 
B) They have no time for relationships due to excessive devotion to work. 
C) They are too emotionally expressive. 
D) Their manipulative behavior tends to destroy relationships.

Question 5

1-108.Which type of child is most likely to show the personality traits of a psychopath as an adult?

Accepted Answer

A) One who has fearlessness,low anxiety,and high callousness 
B) One who has high fear and high callousness 
C) One who has trouble regulating emotions and high levels of emotional reactivity,including aggression 
D) One who has high depression,high anxiety,and is quick to anger 
A) One who has fearlessness,low anxiety,and high callousness 
B) One who has high fear and high callousness 
C) One who has trouble regulating emotions and high levels of emotional reactivity,including aggression 
D) One who has high depression,high anxiety,and is quick to anger

Question 6

1-56.Antisocial personality disorder differs from the other Cluster B disorders in that

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A) a lack of concern for the feelings of others is not displayed. 
B) a need for approval or attention is not displayed. 
C) symptoms are only present after age 15. 
D) it is seen equally on men and women. 
A) a lack of concern for the feelings of others is not displayed. 
B) a need for approval or attention is not displayed. 
C) symptoms are only present after age 15. 
D) it is seen equally on men and women.

Question 7

1-28.Individuals with schizoid and paranoid personality disorders differ significantly in their

Accepted Answer

A) ability to function. 
B) display of psychotic symptoms. 
C) level of emotionality. 
D) likelihood of recovery. 
A) ability to function. 
B) display of psychotic symptoms. 
C) level of emotionality. 
D) likelihood of recovery.

Question 8

1-109.Which of the following seems to have the most impact in decreasing the amount of criminal activities of people with psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Cognitive behavioral treatment 
B) Medication 
C) Growing older 
D) Nothing has any impact 
A) Cognitive behavioral treatment 
B) Medication 
C) Growing older 
D) Nothing has any impact

Question 9

1-27.Which basic personality traits from the five-factor model seem most important in the development of schizoid personality disorder?

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A) Low agreeableness and high antagonism 
B) High introversion and low openness to feelings 
C) High introversion and low agreeableness 
D) Low excitement seeking and high fantasy proneness 
A) Low agreeableness and high antagonism 
B) High introversion and low openness to feelings 
C) High introversion and low agreeableness 
D) Low excitement seeking and high fantasy proneness

Question 10

1-33.Thought and speech oddities comparable to those seen in schizophrenia have been documented in ________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) paranoid 
B) schizoid 
C) schizotypal 
D) borderline 
A) paranoid 
B) schizoid 
C) schizotypal 
D) borderline

Question 11

1-12.The five- factor model

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A) is a model of normal personality that includes an expanded description of the five basic personality dimensions. 
B) is a model that attempts to explain personality disorders by dividing them into five main categories. 
C) is a model that explains the causes of personality disorders by describing the five most important factors that lead to their development. 
D) is a five-step model for the treatment of personality disorders. 
A) is a model of normal personality that includes an expanded description of the five basic personality dimensions. 
B) is a model that attempts to explain personality disorders by dividing them into five main categories. 
C) is a model that explains the causes of personality disorders by describing the five most important factors that lead to their development. 
D) is a five-step model for the treatment of personality disorders.

Question 12

1-36.Lori is vain and self-centered.When she goes out,it is not at all uncommon for her to do things that ensure she is the center of attention.Her close friends describe her as a "drama queen." Assuming that her behavior is sufficient to warrant a diagnosis,which of the following personality disorders is she most likely to be diagnosed with?

Accepted Answer

A) Antisocial 
B) Borderline 
C) Histrionic 
D) Narcissistic 
A) Antisocial 
B) Borderline 
C) Histrionic 
D) Narcissistic

Question 13

1-25.Greg has been diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder.Knowing this,which of the following jobs would he be most likely to enjoy?

Accepted Answer

A) Night-time security guard who works alone 
B) Receptionist at a busy dentist's office 
C) Insurance inspector who uncovers clues that criminal behavior has occurred 
D) Elementary school teacher who works with children who have emotional problems 
A) Night-time security guard who works alone 
B) Receptionist at a busy dentist's office 
C) Insurance inspector who uncovers clues that criminal behavior has occurred 
D) Elementary school teacher who works with children who have emotional problems

Question 14

1-99.Which of the following is a part of the clinical picture in antisocial personality and psychopathy?

Accepted Answer

A) Careful planning of future activities that will help their families. 
B) Using charm to make a strong first impression. 
C) Strong feelings of remorse after wronging others. 
D) A total lack of desire to maintain friendships with others. 
A) Careful planning of future activities that will help their families. 
B) Using charm to make a strong first impression. 
C) Strong feelings of remorse after wronging others. 
D) A total lack of desire to maintain friendships with others.

Question 15

1-32.While the individual with ________ personality disorder appears cool and aloof,the individual with ________ personality disorder is best described as odd.

Accepted Answer

A) avoidant; schizotypal 
B) schizoid; schizotypal 
C) schizoid; avoidant 
D) schizotypal; avoidant 
A) avoidant; schizotypal 
B) schizoid; schizotypal 
C) schizoid; avoidant 
D) schizotypal; avoidant

Question 16

1-71.According to Paris' multidimensional theory of borderline personality disorder (BPD),people with high levels of impulsivity and affective instability

Accepted Answer

A) are likely to develop BPD in response to even minor stressors. 
B) are likely to develop BPD if they are exposed to trauma. 
C) come mainly from intact homes and are unlikely to develop BPD. 
D) come to enjoy acting out. 
A) are likely to develop BPD in response to even minor stressors. 
B) are likely to develop BPD if they are exposed to trauma. 
C) come mainly from intact homes and are unlikely to develop BPD. 
D) come to enjoy acting out.

Question 17

What complicates the diagnosis of personality disorders?

Accepted Answer

Personality disorders are often not diag

Question 18

1-90.Harold is perfectionistic and extremely concerned with maintaining a set routine.He probably suffers from ________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) schizoid 
B) obsessive-compulsive 
C) dependent 
D) avoidant 
A) schizoid 
B) obsessive-compulsive 
C) dependent 
D) avoidant

Question 19

1-18.Which of the following is a Cluster B personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Depressive 
B) Schizoid 
C) Paranoid 
D) Borderline 
A) Depressive 
B) Schizoid 
C) Paranoid 
D) Borderline

Question 20

What does the five-factor model tell us about personality disorders?

Accepted Answer

The model that has perhaps been most inf

Individuals with personality disorders

1-43.Which of the following core dysfunctional beliefs might explain the development of histrionic personality disorder?

1-104.The best current research shows that children of parents with antisocial personality disorder who were adopted into other families

1-93.Why does the person with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder have problems in interpersonal relationships?

1-108.Which type of child is most likely to show the personality traits of a psychopath as an adult?

1-56.Antisocial personality disorder differs from the other Cluster B disorders in that

1-28.Individuals with schizoid and paranoid personality disorders differ significantly in their

1-109.Which of the following seems to have the most impact in decreasing the amount of criminal activities of people with psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder?

1-27.Which basic personality traits from the five-factor model seem most important in the development of schizoid personality disorder?

1-33.Thought and speech oddities comparable to those seen in schizophrenia have been documented in ________ personality disorder.

1-12.The five- factor model

1-25.Greg has been diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder.Knowing this,which of the following jobs would he be most likely to enjoy?

1-99.Which of the following is a part of the clinical picture in antisocial personality and psychopathy?

1-32.While the individual with personality disorder appears cool and aloof,the individual with personality disorder is best described as odd.

1-71.According to Paris' multidimensional theory of borderline personality disorder (BPD),people with high levels of impulsivity and affective instability

What complicates the diagnosis of personality disorders?

1-90.Harold is perfectionistic and extremely concerned with maintaining a set routine.He probably suffers from ________ personality disorder.

1-18.Which of the following is a Cluster B personality disorder?

What does the five-factor model tell us about personality disorders?

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Causal Factors and Viewpoints

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Panic,anxiety,obsessions,and Their Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Eating Disorders and Obesity

Substance-Related Disorders

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Exam 10: Personality Disorders

Individuals with personality disorders

1-43.Which of the following core dysfunctional beliefs might explain the development of histrionic personality disorder?

1-104.The best current research shows that children of parents with antisocial personality disorder who were adopted into other families

1-93.Why does the person with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder have problems in interpersonal relationships?

1-108.Which type of child is most likely to show the personality traits of a psychopath as an adult?

1-56.Antisocial personality disorder differs from the other Cluster B disorders in that

1-28.Individuals with schizoid and paranoid personality disorders differ significantly in their

1-109.Which of the following seems to have the most impact in decreasing the amount of criminal activities of people with psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder?

1-27.Which basic personality traits from the five-factor model seem most important in the development of schizoid personality disorder?

1-33.Thought and speech oddities comparable to those seen in schizophrenia have been documented in ________ personality disorder.

1-12.The five- factor model

1-25.Greg has been diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder.Knowing this,which of the following jobs would he be most likely to enjoy?

1-99.Which of the following is a part of the clinical picture in antisocial personality and psychopathy?

1-32.While the individual with ________ personality disorder appears cool and aloof,the individual with ________ personality disorder is best described as odd.

1-71.According to Paris' multidimensional theory of borderline personality disorder (BPD),people with high levels of impulsivity and affective instability

What complicates the diagnosis of personality disorders?

1-90.Harold is perfectionistic and extremely concerned with maintaining a set routine.He probably suffers from ________ personality disorder.

1-18.Which of the following is a Cluster B personality disorder?

What does the five-factor model tell us about 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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1-32.While the individual with personality disorder appears cool and aloof,the individual with personality disorder is best described as odd.