Question 1

Briefly define and distinguish between the terms "comorbidity" and "overlap",and give an example of each in the context of personality disorders.

Accepted Answer

comorbidity = the co-occurrence in the s

Question 2

The "Dark Triad" of socially aversive personality traits consists in: subclinical narcissism; depressive and dependency traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Sociologists replaced the term psychopath with sociopath in order to reflect their belief that.

Accepted Answer

A) the social consequences (i.e.,impact on others)are of principal importance 
B) the disorder is caused by social forces and factors 
C) sociological approaches to studying the disorder are necessary 
D) the disorder is usually caused by parental socialization practices 
E) sociopaths are simply reacting to childhood trauma 
A) the social consequences (i.e.,impact on others)are of principal importance 
B) the disorder is caused by social forces and factors 
C) sociological approaches to studying the disorder are necessary 
D) the disorder is usually caused by parental socialization practices 
E) sociopaths are simply reacting to childhood trauma

Question 4

Borderline personality disorder is thought to be equally common in men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Familial and parental factors,rather than genetic factors appear to be the important risk factors for developing APD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Borderline personality disorder typically begins inand is thought to be more common in.

Accepted Answer

A) adolescence; women 
B) childhood; men 
C) adulthood; women 
D) adolescence; men 
E) adulthood; men 
A) adolescence; women 
B) childhood; men 
C) adulthood; women 
D) adolescence; men 
E) adulthood; men

Question 7

Which of the following are NOT identified as difficulties in diagnosing personality disorders (PDs)?

Accepted Answer

A) PD criteria can permit gender biases to influence the assessment process 
B) PD symptoms are often not acknowledged by the patient 
C) PD symptoms tend to be dormant for long periods of time 
D) certain apparently-maladaptive attitudes and behaviors may be appropriate for distinct cultures 
E) there is often similarity of symptoms in two or more different PDs 
A) PD criteria can permit gender biases to influence the assessment process 
B) PD symptoms are often not acknowledged by the patient 
C) PD symptoms tend to be dormant for long periods of time 
D) certain apparently-maladaptive attitudes and behaviors may be appropriate for distinct cultures 
E) there is often similarity of symptoms in two or more different PDs

Question 8

Research shows that% or more of people with personality disorders never seek treatment for their problems.

Accepted Answer

A) 60 
B) 95 
C) 20 
D) 40 
E) 80 
A) 60 
B) 95 
C) 20 
D) 40 
E) 80

Question 9

Research has found that the relatives of men with dependent personality disorder are more likely to experience,whereas the relatives of female dependents are more likely to have.

Accepted Answer

A) schizophrenia; depression 
B) panic disorder; depression 
C) depression; panic disorder 
D) Generalized Anxiety disorder; schizophrenia 
E) panic disorder; Generalized Anxiety disorder 
A) schizophrenia; depression 
B) panic disorder; depression 
C) depression; panic disorder 
D) Generalized Anxiety disorder; schizophrenia 
E) panic disorder; Generalized Anxiety disorder

Question 10

Very little research on obsessive-compulsive personality disorder has been conducted since DSM-III-R was published,save for that concerning distinguishing this personality disorder from obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The DSM-5 lists 2 clusters of personality disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Joe is extremely sensitive to criticism and disapproval,and as a result actively avoids intimacy with others.However,he is lonely and would like to have more friends.Judging from this description,which personality disorder is Joe most likely to have?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which of the following matches is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) anxious and fearful cluster : dependent personality disorder 
B) anxious and fearful cluster : avoidant personality disorder 
C) odd and eccentric cluster : paranoid personality disorder 
D) dramatic,emotional,or erratic cluster : antisocial personality disorder 
E) odd and eccentric cluster : depressive personality disorder 
A) anxious and fearful cluster : dependent personality disorder 
B) anxious and fearful cluster : avoidant personality disorder 
C) odd and eccentric cluster : paranoid personality disorder 
D) dramatic,emotional,or erratic cluster : antisocial personality disorder 
E) odd and eccentric cluster : depressive personality disorder

Question 14

The term psychopath was replaced with sociopath by.

Accepted Answer

A) psychologists 
B) sociologists 
C) Pinel 
D) psychiatrists 
E) Freud 
A) psychologists 
B) sociologists 
C) Pinel 
D) psychiatrists 
E) Freud

Question 15

Which of the following personality disorders is characterized by eccentricity of thought and behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) paranoid 
B) avoidant 
C) histrionic 
D) narcissistic 
E) schizotypal 
A) paranoid 
B) avoidant 
C) histrionic 
D) narcissistic 
E) schizotypal

Question 16

Biological accounts of personality disorders have been most thoroughly explored withpersonality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) narcissistic 
B) antisocial 
C) paranoid 
D) histrionic 
E) avoidant 
A) narcissistic 
B) antisocial 
C) paranoid 
D) histrionic 
E) avoidant

Question 17

Cluster C includes avoidant,dependent and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) People with personality disorders show a far more restricted range of traits than do most people. 
B) People with personality disorders show a far less restricted number of traits than do most people. 
C) People with personality disorders are characterized by their flexibility to adapt to different situations. 
D) People with personality disorders are far more dependent on situational contexts than are most people. 
E) People with personality are typically characterized by a number of major personality traits. 
A) People with personality disorders show a far more restricted range of traits than do most people. 
B) People with personality disorders show a far less restricted number of traits than do most people. 
C) People with personality disorders are characterized by their flexibility to adapt to different situations. 
D) People with personality disorders are far more dependent on situational contexts than are most people. 
E) People with personality are typically characterized by a number of major personality traits.

Question 19

Despite the research,the Correctional Service of Canada seems reluctant to accept the fact that

Accepted Answer

A) psychopathy can occur in children. 
B) psychopathy can occur in men. 
C) psychopathy is a valid diagnosis. 
D) psychopathy can occur in women. 
E) psychopathy exists at all in the prison population. 
A) psychopathy can occur in children. 
B) psychopathy can occur in men. 
C) psychopathy is a valid diagnosis. 
D) psychopathy can occur in women. 
E) psychopathy exists at all in the prison population.

Question 20

The dialectical behaviour therapy developed by Linehan has specifically targeted antisocial personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Briefly define and distinguish between the terms "comorbidity" and "overlap",and give an example of each in the context of personality disorders.

The "Dark Triad" of socially aversive personality traits consists in: subclinical narcissism; depressive and dependency traits.

Sociologists replaced the term psychopath with sociopath in order to reflect their belief that.

Borderline personality disorder is thought to be equally common in men and women.

Familial and parental factors,rather than genetic factors appear to be the important risk factors for developing APD.

Borderline personality disorder typically begins inand is thought to be more common in.

Which of the following are NOT identified as difficulties in diagnosing personality disorders (PDs)?

Research shows that% or more of people with personality disorders never seek treatment for their problems.

Research has found that the relatives of men with dependent personality disorder are more likely to experience,whereas the relatives of female dependents are more likely to have.

Very little research on obsessive-compulsive personality disorder has been conducted since DSM-III-R was published,save for that concerning distinguishing this personality disorder from obsessive-compulsive disorder.

The DSM-5 lists 2 clusters of personality disorders.

Joe is extremely sensitive to criticism and disapproval,and as a result actively avoids intimacy with others.However,he is lonely and would like to have more friends.Judging from this description,which personality disorder is Joe most likely to have?

Which of the following matches is incorrect?

The term psychopath was replaced with sociopath by.

Which of the following personality disorders is characterized by eccentricity of thought and behaviour?

Biological accounts of personality disorders have been most thoroughly explored withpersonality disorder.

Cluster C includes avoidant,dependent and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders.

Which of the following statements is true?

Despite the research,the Correctional Service of Canada seems reluctant to accept the fact that

The dialectical behaviour therapy developed by Linehan has specifically targeted antisocial personality 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

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Exam 12: The Personality Disorders

Briefly define and distinguish between the terms "comorbidity" and "overlap",and give an example of each in the context of personality disorders.

The "Dark Triad" of socially aversive personality traits consists in: subclinical narcissism; depressive and dependency traits.

Sociologists replaced the term psychopath with sociopath in order to reflect their belief that.

Borderline personality disorder is thought to be equally common in men and women.

Familial and parental factors,rather than genetic factors appear to be the important risk factors for developing APD.

Borderline personality disorder typically begins inand is thought to be more common in.

Which of the following are NOT identified as difficulties in diagnosing personality disorders (PDs)?

Research shows that% or more of people with personality disorders never seek treatment for their problems.

Research has found that the relatives of men with dependent personality disorder are more likely to experience,whereas the relatives of female dependents are more likely to have.

Very little research on obsessive-compulsive personality disorder has been conducted since DSM-III-R was published,save for that concerning distinguishing this personality disorder from obsessive-compulsive disorder.

The DSM-5 lists 2 clusters of personality disorders.

Joe is extremely sensitive to criticism and disapproval,and as a result actively avoids intimacy with others.However,he is lonely and would like to have more friends.Judging from this description,which personality disorder is Joe most likely to have?

Which of the following matches is incorrect?

The term psychopath was replaced with sociopath by.

Which of the following personality disorders is characterized by eccentricity of thought and behaviour?

Biological accounts of personality disorders have been most thoroughly explored withpersonality disorder.

Cluster C includes avoidant,dependent and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders.

Which of the following statements is true?

Despite the research,the Correctional Service of Canada seems reluctant to accept the fact that

The dialectical behaviour therapy developed by Linehan has specifically targeted antisocial personality 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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