Question 1

______ does NOT appear to be a risk factor for the development of personality disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotional abuse 
B)  Sexual abuse 
C)  Permissive parenting 
D)  Neglect 
A)  Emotional abuse 
B)  Sexual abuse 
C)  Permissive parenting 
D)  Neglect

Question 2

Chloe feels that she is nothing without a partner to take care of her. She has been described as "needy" and "clingy." Based on this information, Chloe BEST illustrates ______ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent 
B)  narcissistic 
C)  histrionic 
D)  schizotypal 
A)  dependent 
B)  narcissistic 
C)  histrionic 
D)  schizotypal

Question 3

Distinguish between psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

While psychopathy and antisocial persona

Question 4

Dialectical behavior therapy is described by its developer, ______, as a blend of behavioral science, dialectical philosophy, and Zen practice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dialectical behavior therapy is described by its...

Question 5

Schizotypal PD was introduced to the DSM relatively recently, in the year ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Schizotypal PD was introduced to the DSM...

Question 6

An individual with a personality disorder cannot be diagnosed with an additional personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Antisocial personality disorder is to psychopathy as ______ is to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal; severe 
B)  chronic; acute 
C)  external; internal 
D)  acute; chronic 
A)  internal; severe 
B)  chronic; acute 
C)  external; internal 
D)  acute; chronic

Question 8

Dialectical behavioral therapy was developed by ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Melanie Klein 
B)  Hans Strupp 
C)  Otto Kernberg 
D)  Marsha Linehan 
A)  Melanie Klein 
B)  Hans Strupp 
C)  Otto Kernberg 
D)  Marsha Linehan

Question 9

A healthy, productive relationship between a client and the therapist is often called the treatment ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  contract 
B)  compact 
C)  alliance 
D)  liaison 
A)  contract 
B)  compact 
C)  alliance 
D)  liaison

Question 10

Individuals with ______ personality disorder show high scores on each of the facets of the Big Five factor of neuroticism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Individuals with ______ personality disorder show high...

Question 11

Compare and contrast schizotypal personality disorder with schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

Like people with schizophrenia, people w

Question 12

An individual must experience both obsessions and compulsions to meet criteria for obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

______ personality disorder is marked by social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and oversensitivity to negative evaluation.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

What is a defining feature that distinguishes antisocial personality disorder from psychopathy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The criteria for antisocial personality disorder emphasize breaking societal rules with a focus on observable behaviors, whereas psychopathy has more of a focus on internal personality and lack of remorse. 
B)  There are specific diagnostic tests for psychopathy, which do not exist for antisocial personality disorder. 
C)  To qualify for psychopathy, someone needs to have a history of conduct disorder in childhood. 
D)  People with antisocial personality disorder always feel remorse for their bad actions, whereas psychopaths do not. 
A)  The criteria for antisocial personality disorder emphasize breaking societal rules with a focus on observable behaviors, whereas psychopathy has more of a focus on internal personality and lack of remorse. 
B)  There are specific diagnostic tests for psychopathy, which do not exist for antisocial personality disorder. 
C)  To qualify for psychopathy, someone needs to have a history of conduct disorder in childhood. 
D)  People with antisocial personality disorder always feel remorse for their bad actions, whereas psychopaths do not.

Question 15

Antisocial personality disorder is diagnosed equally often among males and females.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The five-factor model of personality is generally applicable across cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which figure offers the BEST ballpark estimate of the prevalence of narcissistic personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  1% 
B)  3% 
C)  5% 
D)  10% 
A)  1% 
B)  3% 
C)  5% 
D)  10%

Question 18

One of the primary goals of therapy for borderline personality is to reduce self-destructive behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Deb has been diagnosed not only with borderline personality disorder but also alcohol use disorder. Deb might benefit MOST from a treatment called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  dynamic deconstructive psychotherapy 
B)  transference-focused psychotherapy 
C)  treatment alliance therapy 
D)  dialectical behavioral therapy 
A)  dynamic deconstructive psychotherapy 
B)  transference-focused psychotherapy 
C)  treatment alliance therapy 
D)  dialectical behavioral therapy

Question 20

Describe the characteristics of a "healthy self."

Accepted Answer

A healthy self is defined by a robust id

______ does NOT appear to be a risk factor for the development of personality disorders.

Chloe feels that she is nothing without a partner to take care of her. She has been described as "needy" and "clingy." Based on this information, Chloe BEST illustrates ______ personality disorder.

Distinguish between psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder.

Dialectical behavior therapy is described by its developer, ______, as a blend of behavioral science, dialectical philosophy, and Zen practice.

Schizotypal PD was introduced to the DSM relatively recently, in the year ______.

An individual with a personality disorder cannot be diagnosed with an additional personality disorder.

Antisocial personality disorder is to psychopathy as is to .

Dialectical behavioral therapy was developed by ______.

A healthy, productive relationship between a client and the therapist is often called the treatment ______.

Individuals with ______ personality disorder show high scores on each of the facets of the Big Five factor of neuroticism.

Compare and contrast schizotypal personality disorder with schizophrenia.

An individual must experience both obsessions and compulsions to meet criteria for obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.

______ personality disorder is marked by social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and oversensitivity to negative evaluation.

What is a defining feature that distinguishes antisocial personality disorder from psychopathy?

Antisocial personality disorder is diagnosed equally often among males and females.

The five-factor model of personality is generally applicable across cultures.

Which figure offers the BEST ballpark estimate of the prevalence of narcissistic personality disorder?

One of the primary goals of therapy for borderline personality is to reduce self-destructive behaviors.

Deb has been diagnosed not only with borderline personality disorder but also alcohol use disorder. Deb might benefit MOST from a treatment called ______.

Describe the characteristics of a "healthy self."

An Overview of Psychopathology and Changing Conceptualizations of Mental Illness

Neuroscience Approaches to Understanding Psychopathology

Research Methods

Assessment and Classification of Psychological Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Stress, Trauma, and Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexuality Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Substance Related and Addictive Disorders

Schizophrenia

Neurocognitive Disorders

The Law and Mental Health

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Exam 14: Personality Disorders

______ does NOT appear to be a risk factor for the development of personality disorders.

Chloe feels that she is nothing without a partner to take care of her. She has been described as "needy" and "clingy." Based on this information, Chloe BEST illustrates ______ personality disorder.

Distinguish between psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder.

Dialectical behavior therapy is described by its developer, ______, as a blend of behavioral science, dialectical philosophy, and Zen practice.

Schizotypal PD was introduced to the DSM relatively recently, in the year ______.

An individual with a personality disorder cannot be diagnosed with an additional personality disorder.

Antisocial personality disorder is to psychopathy as ______ is to ______.

Dialectical behavioral therapy was developed by ______.

A healthy, productive relationship between a client and the therapist is often called the treatment ______.

Individuals with ______ personality disorder show high scores on each of the facets of the Big Five factor of neuroticism.

Compare and contrast schizotypal personality disorder with schizophrenia.

An individual must experience both obsessions and compulsions to meet criteria for obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.

______ personality disorder is marked by social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and oversensitivity to negative evaluation.

What is a defining feature that distinguishes antisocial personality disorder from psychopathy?

Antisocial personality disorder is diagnosed equally often among males and females.

The five-factor model of personality is generally applicable across cultures.

Which figure offers the BEST ballpark estimate of the prevalence of narcissistic personality disorder?

One of the primary goals of therapy for borderline personality is to reduce self-destructive behaviors.

Deb has been diagnosed not only with borderline personality disorder but also alcohol use disorder. Deb might benefit MOST from a treatment called ______.

Describe the characteristics of a "healthy self."

An Overview of Psychopathology and Changing Conceptualizations of Mental Illness

Neuroscience Approaches to Understanding Psychopathology

Research Methods

Assessment and Classification of Psychological Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Stress, Trauma, and Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexuality Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Substance Related and Addictive Disorders

Schizophrenia

Neurocognitive Disorders

The Law and Mental Health

Filters

Antisocial personality disorder is to psychopathy as is to .