Question 1

Schizotypal,but not schizoid,personality disorder involves

Accepted Answer

A)  odd,eccentric beliefs and behaviors.
B)  interpersonal problems and few friends.
C)  flat affect and emotional indifference
D)  social anxiety and fear of others. A

Question 2

Schizoid and schizotypal personality disorders may be distinguished only by the presence of which of the following symptoms in schizotypal persons?

Accepted Answer

A)  indifference to others.
B)  visual hallucinations.
C)  flat affect,little overt emotion.
D)  overtly odd behaviors. D

Question 3

The most challenging client for a therapist is one diagnosed with __________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  borderline
B)  avoidant
C)  schizotypal
D)  obsessive-compulsive A

Question 4

According to the social-cognitive model of narcissistic personality disorder,people with this disorder place a high value on interpersonal interactions because

Accepted Answer

A)  they yearn for interpersonal closeness and warmth.
B)  interpersonal interactions are central for reinforcing their self-esteem.
C)  they have such high self-esteems.
D)  they are very concerned about the quality of their friendships.

Question 5

Paranoid personality disorder differs from paranoid schizophrenia in that

Accepted Answer

A)  paranoid personality is not associated with unreasonable paranoia.
B)  paranoid personality is more greatly associated with different delusions than schizophrenia.
C)  paranoid personality is not associated with hallucinations.
D)  paranoid personality is not likely to be present with depression.

Question 6

In __________ therapy,the therapist and the client work to identify the maladaptive assumptions (schemas)that a client holds about relationships from his or her early experiences.

Accepted Answer

A)  assumption-based
B)  summary-based
C)  memory-based
D)  schema-based

Question 7

Social anxiety disorder is most similar to which personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  schizoid
B)  dependent
C)  antisocial
D)  avoidant

Question 8

Schema-focused cognitive therapy for personality disorders

Accepted Answer

A)  focuses on challenging maladaptive beliefs in the client's current relationships.
B)  is primarily concerned with challenging the schemes clients come up with in their daily interactions.
C)  focuses exclusively on cognitions formed during critical periods of the client's childhood.
D)  enriches traditional cognitive therapy with a broader focus on early childhood antecedents and parenting influences that shape current cognitive patterns.

Question 9

Which of these personality disorders is not included In Cluster B,the Dramatic/Erratic Personality Disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paranoid Personality Disorder
B)  Histrionic Personality Disorder
C)  Borderline Personality Disorder
D)  Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Question 10

The clinical case of Joe,the man who lived alone and was referred to treatment by his general practitioner,describes the personality disorder of

Accepted Answer

A)  Schizoid Personality Disorder
B)  Narcissistic Personality Disorder
C)  Avoidant Personality Disorder
D)  Paranoid Personality Disorder

Question 11

Which personality disorder is most appropriate for Joe? He lives alone in a cabin in the woods where he does the minimum to get by.When approached,he responds appropriately but is not interested in conversation or making friends.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidant
B)  schizoid
C)  histrionic
D)  borderline

Question 12

The DSM-5 trait domain and facet ratings for borderline personality disorder includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional lability.
B)  separation insecurity.
C)  depressivity.
D)  lack of empathy.

Question 13

Karl relies on his wife to make every decision,from what kind of suits he should buy to which people at work he should get to know better.He feels that he must rely heavily on his wife because he feels he is not competent to carry out these tasks.Which of the following personality disorders would fit Karl?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which of the following personality disorders is the best diagnosis for Claude? Claude goes to great lengths to be the center of attention.He announces his views and feelings with great drama; however one soon suspects it is only for effect,and he seems willing to say or do almost anything to get others to pay attention to and like him.

Accepted Answer

A)  histrionic
B)  schizotypal
C)  schizoid
D)  paranoid

Question 15

Avoidant personality disorder would most likely be treated with which type of psychiatric medication in order to reduce social anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  anti-anxiety medications
B)  antidepressants
C)  neuroleptics
D)  none of the above are correct; medication has not been found effective in treating personality disorders.

Question 16

This disorder is different from paranoid schizophrenia because other symptoms of schizophrenia,such as hallucinations,are not present and there is less impairment in social and occupational functioning.

Accepted Answer

A)  Paranoid Personality Disorder
B)  Schizotypal Personality Disorder
C)  Borderline Personality Disorder
D)  Schizoid Personality Disorder

Question 17

Family studies

Accepted Answer

A)  support the role of genetics in the odd/eccentric cluster.
B)  show a very limited role of genetics in the odd/eccentric cluster.
C)  have been inconclusive when examining the relationship between schizophrenia and the odd/eccentric cluster.
D)  have shown there to be a stronger genetic component to schizoid and schizotypal personality disorder than paranoid personality disorder.

Question 18

It is common for those diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder to

Accepted Answer

A)  talk to themselves.
B)  engage in magical thinking.
C)  dress in dirty or disheveled clothing.
D)  all of the above.

Question 19

Why do researchers know more about the etiology of Schizotypal Personality Disorder than Schizoid and Paranoid Personality Disorders?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

The DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for avoidant personality disorder includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  positive sense of oneself.
B)  inhibition in establishing social relationships.
C)  preoccupation with criticism or rejection.
D)  fear of disapproval.

Exam 15: Personality Disorders