Exam 14: Personality Disorders

Of the broad categories of personality disorders, Cluster ______ is the LEAST common.

Personality disorders respond well to medication.

______ personality disorder is NOT characterized by coldness.

Characterized by odd beliefs and behaviors, individuals with ______ personality disorder have a tendency toward magical thinking.

One "Cluster C" personality disorder is ______ personality disorder.

______ many other psychological disorders, psychopathy is associated with a ______ amygdala.

Kyle reports dramatic fluctuations in his mood and an underlying sense of emptiness. He also describes unstable interpersonal relationships and chronic fears of abandonment. Based on this information, the MOST appropriate diagnosis for Kyle is ______ personality disorder.

People with ______ personality disorder tend to form intense relationships with another individual. When the relationship doesn't work out, they lash out in anger and may injure themselves to get attention from their person of interest.

______ personality disorder is closely related to psychopathy.

______ personality disorder is named after the Greek figure who fell in love with his own reflection.

Identify and distinguish among three types of psychological therapy that appear to be effective for patients with borderline personality disorder. For each type of therapy, identify its theoretical basis and therapeutic emphases in two or three sentences. Where applicable, identify the specific type of patient for whom the therapy is especially intended. Do not worry about describing the specific stages of each type of therapy.

Which figure is MOST likely a valid estimate of the prevalence of personality disorders in the United States?

The textbook suggests that the only personality disorder that is more nature than nurture is ______ personality disorder.

Cluster C contains one of the most common of any of the personality disorders. This disorder is ______ personality disorder.

With respect to the five-factor model of personality, "antagonistic" and "cooperative" might be appropriate labels for opposite ends of the ______ dimension.

Approximately 65% of those without a mental disorder are securely attached. The corresponding proportion among those with borderline personality disorder is ______%.

Kelly is thinking about her life and considering the changes she'd like to make in the coming year. With respect to the aspects of a healthy self, Kelly's contemplation BEST reflects ______

Cluster A personality disorders do NOT include ______ personality disorder.

Understanding the relationship between normal and disordered personality would be simplified if a dimensional approach were taken to personality disorders.

Distinguish among the three clusters of personality disorders: Clusters A, B, and C. For each cluster, provide an identifying label for the cluster; a brief one-sentence description of how the disorders influence an individual's relationships with others; and, finally, the name of one personality disorder within the cluster.