Question 1

Lev has a lifelong history of misconduct, including vandalism, fighting, and a disregard for other people's rights. He fits the description of someone with _____ personality disorder.

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Question 2

Which statement most accurately reflects up-to-date research on DSM-5 categories of personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)   Diagnostic criteria for personality disorders have remained very consistent for many years.
B)   Passive-aggressive personality disorder remains the personality disorder easiest to diagnose and treat.
C)   Individuals do not necessarily have to have very similar personalities to receive the same diagnosis.
D)   Personality disorder clusters are quite distinct from one another.

Question 3

Some multicultural theorists believe that borderline personality disorder is actually a reaction to persistent feelings of marginality, powerlessness, and social failure. If they are correct, then the disorder is a result of:

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A)   psychological factors.
B)   social inequalities.
C)   biological factors.
D)   childhood abuse.

Question 4

Outline the similarities and differences between antisocial and borderline personality disorder. In addition, discuss treatment options for both. Finally, discuss the reasons why these disorders are resistant to psychotherapy.

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Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) a...

Question 5

A high school student asks a guidance counselor, parents, and friends for suggestions before deciding on a college to attend and on an academic major. This student's behavior is:

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A)   typical of those with dependent personality disorder.
B)   typical of those who will develop dependent personality disorder.
C)   normal for those in high school.
D)   reflective of an anxiety disorder, not of dependent personality disorder.

Question 6

What is mentalization?

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A)   psychoanalysis
B)   social skills training and other therapy that improves symptoms
C)   a form of inpatient hospitalization
D)   the capacity to understand one's own mental states and those of other people

Question 7

Reese is distrustful of others and reacts quickly to perceived threats. Even though he has no evidence, he is sure his wife is unfaithful. He finds it almost impossible to forgive those he thinks have wronged him. Reese displays the characteristics of:

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A)   avoidant personality disorder.
B)   paranoid personality disorder.
C)   narcissistic personality disorder.
D)   obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.

Question 8

The type of therapy that generally provides the LEAST amount of help for those with schizoid personality disorder is:

Accepted Answer

A)   family systems.
B)   drug.
C)   cognitive-behavioral.
D)   psychodynamic.

Question 9

A person who is LEAST likely to be affected by criticism or praise from other people is one suffering from:

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A)   voidant personality disorder.
B)   schizoid personality disorder.
C)   paranoid personality disorder.
D)   obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.

Question 10

When the seat belt light in D.B.'s car stays on for a few extra seconds, she bursts into tears. She always craves attention and reacts to even the smallest event with an elaborate show of emotion. She probably could receive a diagnosis of:

Accepted Answer

A)   obsessive personality disorder.
B)   antisocial personality disorder.
C)   histrionic personality disorder.
D)   narcissistic personality disorder.

Question 11

The cluster of anxious personality disorders includes avoidant, dependent, and _____ personality disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)   paranoid
B)   antisocial
C)   histrionic
D)   obsessive-compulsive

Question 12

A friend says to you, "He must have antisocial personality disorder; look how careful he is about his own well-being but how careless he is about others' safety." Your MOST accurate reply would be:

Accepted Answer

A)   "You're right; those are classic characteristics of antisocial personality disorder."
B)   "You're partly right; most people with antisocial personality disorder are careful about the safety of family members."
C)   "You're partly right; most people with antisocial personality disorder are careless about their own safety, as well as the safety of others."
D)   "You've got it backward; most people with antisocial personality disorder are careless of their own safety but show at least some concern for others' safety."

Question 13

One reason that the personality disorders are difficult to treat is that the afflicted individuals:

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A)   enjoy their symptoms and do not seek change.
B)   are frequently unaware that they have a problem.
C)   experience no distress and do not want treatment.
D)   have accompanying mood disorders that must be treated first.

Question 14

Neuroticism, extroversion, openness to experience, agreeableness, and conscientiousness are all traits measured on the _____ approach.

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Question 15

Ty is fairly handsome but not as handsome as he thinks he is. He doesn't care about anyone but himself and is sure that everyone around him feels the same way. He is MOST likely experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A)   schizoid personality disorder.
B)   narcissistic personality disorder.
C)   schizotypal personality disorder.
D)   obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.

Question 16

Psychodynamic therapists believe that people with histrionic personality disorder are trying to defend against a deep-seated fear of:

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A)   being alone.
B)   becoming penniless.
C)   loss.
D)   mistrust.

Question 17

Which is NOT a description of the three clusters of DSM-5 personality disorders?

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A)   odd or eccentric behavior
B)   dramatic behavior
C)   high degree of anxiety
D)   high degree of learned helplessness

Question 18

Studies report that approximately 12 percent of adults have trouble controlling their anger. Theorists of which perspective would be MOST interested in this as it relates to borderline personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)   psychodynamic
B)   biosocial
C)   biological
D)   humanistic

Question 19

Group therapy is particularly useful in the treatment of avoidant personality disorder, mainly because group therapy:

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A)   allows those in the group to see that others have avoidant personality disorder, too.
B)   involves an eclectic combination of theoretical approaches.
C)   provides practice in social interactions.
D)   requires attendance at therapy sessions.

Question 20

A person who cannot make even the smallest decision without consulting others, and who is constantly in need of praise, may be experiencing _____ personality disorder.

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Exam 16: Personality Disorders

Reese is distrustful of others and reacts quickly to perceived threats. Even though he has no evidence, he is sure his wife is unfaithful. He finds it almost impossible to forgive those he thinks have wronged him. Reese displays the characteristics of:

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A friend says to you, "He must have antisocial personality disorder; look how careful he is about his own well-being but how careless he is about others' safety." Your MOST accurate reply would be:

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Neuroticism, extroversion, openness to experience, agreeableness, and conscientiousness are all traits measured on the _____ approach.

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Psychodynamic therapists believe that people with histrionic personality disorder are trying to defend against a deep-seated fear of:

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A person who is LEAST likely to be affected by criticism or praise from other people is one suffering from:

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Which statement most accurately reflects up-to-date research on DSM-5 categories of personality disorder?

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Studies report that approximately 12 percent of adults have trouble controlling their anger. Theorists of which perspective would be MOST interested in this as it relates to borderline personality disorder?

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Which is NOT a description of the three clusters of DSM-5 personality disorders?

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Ty is fairly handsome but not as handsome as he thinks he is. He doesn't care about anyone but himself and is sure that everyone around him feels the same way. He is MOST likely experiencing:

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A high school student asks a guidance counselor, parents, and friends for suggestions before deciding on a college to attend and on an academic major. This student's behavior is:

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One reason that the personality disorders are difficult to treat is that the afflicted individuals:

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What is mentalization?

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Group therapy is particularly useful in the treatment of avoidant personality disorder, mainly because group therapy:

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When the seat belt light in D.B.'s car stays on for a few extra seconds, she bursts into tears. She always craves attention and reacts to even the smallest event with an elaborate show of emotion. She probably could receive a diagnosis of:

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Lev has a lifelong history of misconduct, including vandalism, fighting, and a disregard for other people's rights. He fits the description of someone with _____ personality disorder.

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The cluster of anxious personality disorders includes avoidant, dependent, and _____ personality disorders.

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The type of therapy that generally provides the LEAST amount of help for those with schizoid personality disorder is:

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Some multicultural theorists believe that borderline personality disorder is actually a reaction to persistent feelings of marginality, powerlessness, and social failure. If they are correct, then the disorder is a result of:

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A person who cannot make even the smallest decision without consulting others, and who is constantly in need of praise, may be experiencing _____ personality disorder.

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Outline the similarities and differences between antisocial and borderline personality disorder. In addition, discuss treatment options for both. Finally, discuss the reasons why these disorders are resistant to psychotherapy.

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