Question 1

Many people with personality disorders do not themselves believe that they have a problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

It was not until the 1980s that researchers demonstrated that cognitive,or reasoning difficulties are often present in psychopathy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The DSM-5 criteria for the diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder presents
Exemplars reflecting the violation of the rights of others,andor more must be met for the diagnosis to be applied.

Accepted Answer

A) 10; 5 
B) 7; 5 
C) 7; 3 
D) 10; 3 
E) 12; 2 
A) 10; 5 
B) 7; 5 
C) 7; 3 
D) 10; 3 
E) 12; 2

Question 4

The relationship between psychopathy and APD appears to beand it has been found that.

Accepted Answer

A) symmetrical; some persons diagnosed in each category do not meet criteria for the other disorder 
B) symmetrical: most people diagnosed with one will meet criteria for the other 
C) symmetrical: most people diagnosed with one will NOT meet criteria for the other 
D) asymmetrical; most people who meet criteria for psychopathy will also meet criteria for APD but the converse is not true 
E) asymmetrical; most people who meet criteria for APD will also meet criteria for psychopathy but the converse is not true 
A) symmetrical; some persons diagnosed in each category do not meet criteria for the other disorder 
B) symmetrical: most people diagnosed with one will meet criteria for the other 
C) symmetrical: most people diagnosed with one will NOT meet criteria for the other 
D) asymmetrical; most people who meet criteria for psychopathy will also meet criteria for APD but the converse is not true 
E) asymmetrical; most people who meet criteria for APD will also meet criteria for psychopathy but the converse is not true

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the prevalence rate of personality disorders between outpatients and inpatients?

Accepted Answer

A) They are generally higher among outpatients. 
B) They are generally lower among outpatients. 
C) They are higher for antisocial personality disorder,but the same for the remaining personality disorders. 
D) Outpatients are generally diagnosed with disorders from Cluster A and inpatients with disorders from Cluster B. 
E) They are generally the same. 
A) They are generally higher among outpatients. 
B) They are generally lower among outpatients. 
C) They are higher for antisocial personality disorder,but the same for the remaining personality disorders. 
D) Outpatients are generally diagnosed with disorders from Cluster A and inpatients with disorders from Cluster B. 
E) They are generally the same.

Question 6

David has been described as flamboyant and overly dramatic in his emotional displays.He constantly seeks the spotlight in social situations and strongly dislikes being ignored.Judging from this description,which personality disorder is David most likely to have?

Accepted Answer

A) histrionic 
B) antisocial 
C) borderline 
D) schizotypal 
E) avoidant 
A) histrionic 
B) antisocial 
C) borderline 
D) schizotypal 
E) avoidant

Question 7

Andrew does not have many friends,and seems determined to actually avoid little involvement with others.He displays little emotional responsiveness,and often seems confused by the emotional displays of others.Judging from this description,which personality disorder is Andrew most likely to have?

Accepted Answer

A) schizotypal 
B) narcissistic 
C) avoidant 
D) schizoid 
E) anti-social 
A) schizotypal 
B) narcissistic 
C) avoidant 
D) schizoid 
E) anti-social

Question 8

theory states that children learn how to relate to others by the way in which their parents relate to them.

Accepted Answer

A) Parental 
B) Parental-attachment 
C) Relationship 
D) Attachment 
E) Individuation 
A) Parental 
B) Parental-attachment 
C) Relationship 
D) Attachment 
E) Individuation

Question 9

Personality theorists describe qualities which are persistently displayed over time and in various situations as

Accepted Answer

A) personality disorders. 
B) states. 
C) lasting qualities. 
D) types. 
E) traits. 
A) personality disorders. 
B) states. 
C) lasting qualities. 
D) types. 
E) traits.

Question 10

Reviews of the literature on treatment efficacy for antisocial personality disorder patients has beenabout the prognosis for those with this disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) cautiously pessimistic 
B) unequivocally pessimistic 
C) strongly optimistic 
D) cautiously optimistic 
E) unequivocally optimistic 
A) cautiously pessimistic 
B) unequivocally pessimistic 
C) strongly optimistic 
D) cautiously optimistic 
E) unequivocally optimistic

Question 11

There is a problem distinguishing between avoidant disorder and social phobia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

There is a high rate of comorbidity between histrionic personality disorder and borderline,narcissistic and dependent personality disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Antisocial personality disorder,as measured by the PCL-R,has been demonstrated to be a more reliable construct than psychopathy. 
B) Antisocial personality disorder,as measured by the PCL-R,has been demonstrated to be as reliable a construct as psychopathy. 
C) Psychopathy,as measured by the PCL-R,has been demonstrated to be a less reliable construct than antisocial personality disorder. 
D) Psychopathy,as measured by the PCL-R,has been demonstrated to be a more reliable construct than antisocial personality disorder. 
E) Antisocial personality disorder,as measured by the PCL-R,has been demonstrated to be a less reliable construct than psychopathy. 
A) Antisocial personality disorder,as measured by the PCL-R,has been demonstrated to be a more reliable construct than psychopathy. 
B) Antisocial personality disorder,as measured by the PCL-R,has been demonstrated to be as reliable a construct as psychopathy. 
C) Psychopathy,as measured by the PCL-R,has been demonstrated to be a less reliable construct than antisocial personality disorder. 
D) Psychopathy,as measured by the PCL-R,has been demonstrated to be a more reliable construct than antisocial personality disorder. 
E) Antisocial personality disorder,as measured by the PCL-R,has been demonstrated to be a less reliable construct than psychopathy.

Question 14

One study found that almostpercent of those diagnosed as borderline met the criteria for APD.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 40 
E) 50 
A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 40 
E) 50

Question 15

As of 2004,the only empirically supported treatment for Borderline PD was dialectical behavior therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Thehypothesis suggests that people with APD have a higher threshold for feeling fear than do other people.

Accepted Answer

A) threshold 
B) fearlessness 
C) avoidance 
D) fear threshold 
E) self-regulation 
A) threshold 
B) fearlessness 
C) avoidance 
D) fear threshold 
E) self-regulation

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of people with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) unable to function independently 
B) a desire for perfection 
C) rigidity and inflexibility 
D) preoccupation with rules and order 
E) being moralistic and judgmental 
A) unable to function independently 
B) a desire for perfection 
C) rigidity and inflexibility 
D) preoccupation with rules and order 
E) being moralistic and judgmental

Question 18

Clara considers herself extremely talented at all that she does.She is excessively preoccupied with her own interests and demands that others treat her as special.Judging from this description,which personality disorder is Clara most likely to have?

Accepted Answer

A) antisocial 
B) avoidant 
C) borderline 
D) narcissistic 
E) dependent 
A) antisocial 
B) avoidant 
C) borderline 
D) narcissistic 
E) dependent

Question 19

Many personality disorders are,which means that the person does not believe they have a problem.

Accepted Answer

A) egoplatonic 
B) egosyntonic 
C) egodystonic 
D) ego accepted 
E) egotonic 
A) egoplatonic 
B) egosyntonic 
C) egodystonic 
D) ego accepted 
E) egotonic

Question 20

Create 4 brief personality profiles (no more than a 3 or 4 sentences each),each of a prototypical person with a different personality disorder.Be sure to include the central features of each disorder.

Accepted Answer

No standard answer; must inclu

Many people with personality disorders do not themselves believe that they have a problem.

It was not until the 1980s that researchers demonstrated that cognitive,or reasoning difficulties are often present in psychopathy.

The DSM-5 criteria for the diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder presents Exemplars reflecting the violation of the rights of others,andor more must be met for the diagnosis to be applied.

The relationship between psychopathy and APD appears to beand it has been found that.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the prevalence rate of personality disorders between outpatients and inpatients?

David has been described as flamboyant and overly dramatic in his emotional displays.He constantly seeks the spotlight in social situations and strongly dislikes being ignored.Judging from this description,which personality disorder is David most likely to have?

Andrew does not have many friends,and seems determined to actually avoid little involvement with others.He displays little emotional responsiveness,and often seems confused by the emotional displays of others.Judging from this description,which personality disorder is Andrew most likely to have?

theory states that children learn how to relate to others by the way in which their parents relate to them.

Personality theorists describe qualities which are persistently displayed over time and in various situations as

Reviews of the literature on treatment efficacy for antisocial personality disorder patients has beenabout the prognosis for those with this disorder.

There is a problem distinguishing between avoidant disorder and social phobia.

There is a high rate of comorbidity between histrionic personality disorder and borderline,narcissistic and dependent personality disorders.

Which of the following statements is true?

One study found that almostpercent of those diagnosed as borderline met the criteria for APD.

As of 2004,the only empirically supported treatment for Borderline PD was dialectical behavior therapy.

Thehypothesis suggests that people with APD have a higher threshold for feeling fear than do other people.

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of people with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?

Clara considers herself extremely talented at all that she does.She is excessively preoccupied with her own interests and demands that others treat her as special.Judging from this description,which personality disorder is Clara most likely to have?

Many personality disorders are,which means that the person does not believe they have a problem.

Create 4 brief personality profiles (no more than a 3 or 4 sentences each),each of a prototypical person with a different personality disorder.Be sure to include the central features of each disorder.

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Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

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Exam 12: The Personality Disorders

Many people with personality disorders do not themselves believe that they have a problem.

It was not until the 1980s that researchers demonstrated that cognitive,or reasoning difficulties are often present in psychopathy.

The DSM-5 criteria for the diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder presents Exemplars reflecting the violation of the rights of others,andor more must be met for the diagnosis to be applied.

The relationship between psychopathy and APD appears to beand it has been found that.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the prevalence rate of personality disorders between outpatients and inpatients?

David has been described as flamboyant and overly dramatic in his emotional displays.He constantly seeks the spotlight in social situations and strongly dislikes being ignored.Judging from this description,which personality disorder is David most likely to have?

Andrew does not have many friends,and seems determined to actually avoid little involvement with others.He displays little emotional responsiveness,and often seems confused by the emotional displays of others.Judging from this description,which personality disorder is Andrew most likely to have?

theory states that children learn how to relate to others by the way in which their parents relate to them.

Personality theorists describe qualities which are persistently displayed over time and in various situations as

Reviews of the literature on treatment efficacy for antisocial personality disorder patients has beenabout the prognosis for those with this disorder.

There is a problem distinguishing between avoidant disorder and social phobia.

There is a high rate of comorbidity between histrionic personality disorder and borderline,narcissistic and dependent personality disorders.

Which of the following statements is true?

One study found that almostpercent of those diagnosed as borderline met the criteria for APD.

As of 2004,the only empirically supported treatment for Borderline PD was dialectical behavior therapy.

Thehypothesis suggests that people with APD have a higher threshold for feeling fear than do other people.

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of people with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?

Clara considers herself extremely talented at all that she does.She is excessively preoccupied with her own interests and demands that others treat her as special.Judging from this description,which personality disorder is Clara most likely to have?

Many personality disorders are,which means that the person does not believe they have a problem.

Create 4 brief personality profiles (no more than a 3 or 4 sentences each),each of a prototypical person with a different personality disorder.Be sure to include the central features of each disorder.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

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