Exam 14: Personality Disorders

Michael reports concerns that other people are "out to get him." His coworkers describe him as contentious, obstinate, and inflexible in his beliefs. Based on this information, Michael may be diagnosed with ______ personality disorder.

Avoidant personality disorder is found in approximately ______% of the population.

Which trait is NOT a personality dimension in the five-factor model?

Michelle describes herself as undisciplined and disorganized. Michelle is likely to score low on a measure of ______.

It is estimated that ______% of those with borderline personality disorder engage in self-injurious behavior.

With respect to the treatment of borderline personality disorder, Zen practice is an element of ______.

Although antisocial personality disorder is relatively rare in the general population, it is seen in as many as ______% of those in a correctional setting.

Chris describes herself as curious and imaginative. Chris is likely to score high on a measure of ______.

One hallmark of ______ personality disorder is a fear of being criticized or evaluated negatively by others.

Loosely, obsessive-compulsive disorder is to obessesive-compulsive personality disorder as ______ is to ______.

A ______ disorder reflects an enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual's culture.

The computer game "Cyberball" is designed to induce feelings of ______.

Chryssie has been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. She is MOST likely to score highly on every facet of the five-factor trait of ______.

MOST research on the treatment of personality disorders has focused on dependent personality disorder.

Fearfulness and avoidance define the behavior of people with personality disorders in Cluster ______.

Schizotypal PD was introduced to the DSM relatively recently. When was schizotypal PD introduced as a distinct disorder?

Kerri is a "cutter." She has thin scars running lengthwise from the tips of several fingers on her left hand down almost to first knuckle. She has been diagnosed recently with borderline personality disorder. Based on this information, ______ may be an especially appropriate form of treatment for Kerri.

Ariana dresses provocatively and is always flirtatious. She likes to be the center of attention and considers everyone her closest friend. She is highly emotional; some find her shallow. Ariana displays some of the characteristics of ______ personality disorder.

"I help people with borderline accept and be okay with whatever emotions they're feeling at the moment," explains a therapist. This therapist MOST likely practices ______.

The interpersonal style of individuals with ______ personality disorder is often quarrelsome, stubborn, and rigid in their own beliefs.