Question 1

Uriah is 50 years old and has been in prison for 20 years for a variety of crimes linked to his antisocial personality. Which of the following statements would he most want to have presented at his parole hearing?

Accepted Answer

A)   He is lacking the extra Y chromosome thought to be linked to antisocial personality disorder.
B)   His testosterone levels are below normal.
C)   Antisocial personality traits tend to decrease in midlife.
D)   He did not endure any sexual or physical abuse as a child.

Question 2

Which personality disorder is characterized by a lack of regard for society's moral and legal standards?

Accepted Answer

A)   Antisocial
B)   Borderline
C)   Narcissistic
D)   Passive-aggressive

Question 3

Bernard was a very aggressive and impulsive teenager. He was always involved in neighborhood brawl As he aged, his antisocial behavior declined and he was more patient with people around him. Which of the following explains this behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   Primary process thinking
B)   Maturation hypothesis
C)   Remorse reaction.
D)   Reactivity hypothesis.

Question 4

Match the term to the most appropriate definition or description.
-Histrionic personality disorder

Accepted Answer

A)  exaggerated sense of self-importanc
B)  restricted emotions and indifference to social relationships
C)  behaviors that are dramatic, emotional, and erratic
D)  excessive emotions and attention-seeking
E)  areas of the brain involved in emotional processing and regulationF) excessive shyness and fear in social situationsG) unstable moods, relationships, and self-imageH) an enduring pattern of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment and othersI) viewing others as being all good or all badJ) peculiar, eccentric, and odd ways of thinking and behaving

Question 5

The main goal of therapists working in the cognitive-behavioral framework is

Accepted Answer

A)   to create a challenging environment.
B)   to ignore the client's excessive self-criticism.
C)   to reject childhood experiences of extreme parental criticism.
D)   to break the client's negative cycle of avoidance.

Question 6

According to the maturation hypothesis, in ________ personality disorder aging is likely to bring about a reduction in troublesome behavior patterns.

Accepted Answer

A)   dependent
B)   narcissistic
C)   antisocial
D)   homicidal

Question 7

The _____ hypothesis attempts to explain the failure of individuals high in psychopathy to learn from negative experience and to process emotional information.

Accepted Answer

A)   response modulation
B)   impulse control
C)   maturation
D)   semantic dementia

Question 8

Match the term to the most appropriate definition or description.
-Avoidant personality disorder

Accepted Answer

A)  exaggerated sense of self-importanc
B)  restricted emotions and indifference to social relationships
C)  behaviors that are dramatic, emotional, and erratic
D)  excessive emotions and attention-seeking
E)  areas of the brain involved in emotional processing and regulationF) excessive shyness and fear in social situationsG) unstable moods, relationships, and self-imageH) an enduring pattern of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment and othersI) viewing others as being all good or all badJ) peculiar, eccentric, and odd ways of thinking and behaving

Question 9

The DSM-5 defines people who receive the diagnosis of _____ personality disorder as highly impulsive and lacking in the capacity for regret over their actions.

Accepted Answer

A)   antisocial
B)   borderline
C)   narcissistic
D)   passive-aggressive

Question 10

The emotional disturbances seen in people with borderline personality disorder are characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)   emotional dysregulation.
B)   antisocial behavior.
C)   goal-directed behavior.
D)   avoidance of interpersonal relationships.

Question 11

Vic has demonstrated a long-standing pattern of disreputable and manipulative behaviors. He has a drug abuse problem and has a long criminal record for a variety of crimes. What is worse, he shows no remorse for some of the harsh things he has done. Vic would most likely be diagnosed as having _____ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The term "borderline personality" was originally coined to describe patients who

Accepted Answer

A)   were on the borderline between normal and abnormal behavior.
B)   did not fit into either the neurotic or psychotic category.
C)   constantly pushed the borders and limits of acceptable moral behavior.
D)   were disliked by most people in their communities.

Question 13

Hervey Cleckley's notion of psychopathy remains a key concept in descriptions of _____ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Identify the personality disorders that define clusters A, B, and C. What are the shared features of these disorders that define each cluster?

Accepted Answer

The cluster A disorders include paranoid...

Question 15

The tendency to behave impulsively in areas such as sexuality, spending, or reckless driving is characteristic of _____ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which of the following indicates core personality traits for antisocial disorder in Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Feelings of remorse or guilt
B)   A lowly sense of self-worth
C)   A compulsive need to steal
D)   Glibness and superficial charm

Question 17

Match the term to the most appropriate definition or description.
-Psychopathy

Accepted Answer

A)  categorized the behavior of the psychopathic personality
B)  an excessive reliance on others
C)  disorders characterized by extremely perfectionist behavior
D)  the ability to better manage symptoms as one ages
E)   involves anxious or fearful behaviorF) therapy integration of supportive and cognitive behavioral treatments to improve the client's ability to handle disturbing emotionsG) another expression for antisocial personality disorderH)  personality disorder an attempt to gain attention from family, friends, or professionalsI) n inability to react appropriately to expressions of emotionality

Question 18

What is meant by deficit of classical conditioning passive avoidance?

Accepted Answer

A)   It means rigidly compulsive personality tendency and also obsessive concern with perfectionism.
B)   It means that an individual fails to learn from previous negative experiences.
C)   It means that an individual's preoccupation with feelings of love for the object of his/her desire and attention can readily turn to extreme rage and hatred when they are rejected by that love object.
D)   It means that a certain amount of paranoid thinking and behavior might be appropriate in some situations.

Question 19

Felix has been a worrier all of his life. When he was a child, he believed and followed the expression "step on a crack, break your mother's back." He is now a perfectionist and runs his daily routine based on an inflexible schedule. His environment is arranged very predictably; for example, all of his shirts must be neatly pressed and hung exactly four inches apart in his closet. His pursuit of perfection has become self-defeating rather than constructive. Felix would be diagnosed as having _____ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)   passive-aggressive
B)   obsessive-compulsive
C)   borderline
D)   narcissistic

Question 20

Match the term to the most appropriate definition or description.
-Schizotypal personality disorder

Accepted Answer

A)  exaggerated sense of self-importanc
B)  restricted emotions and indifference to social relationships
C)  behaviors that are dramatic, emotional, and erratic
D)  excessive emotions and attention-seeking
E)  areas of the brain involved in emotional processing and regulationF) excessive shyness and fear in social situationsG) unstable moods, relationships, and self-imageH) an enduring pattern of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment and othersI) viewing others as being all good or all badJ) peculiar, eccentric, and odd ways of thinking and behaving

Exam 14: Personality Disorders

Bernard was a very aggressive and impulsive teenager. He was always involved in neighborhood brawl As he aged, his antisocial behavior declined and he was more patient with people around him. Which of the following explains this behavior?

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Which personality disorder is characterized by a lack of regard for society's moral and legal standards?

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Uriah is 50 years old and has been in prison for 20 years for a variety of crimes linked to his antisocial personality. Which of the following statements would he most want to have presented at his parole hearing?

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Match the term to the most appropriate definition or description. -Psychopathy

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Identify the personality disorders that define clusters A, B, and C. What are the shared features of these disorders that define each cluster?

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Match the term to the most appropriate definition or description. -Avoidant personality disorder

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The main goal of therapists working in the cognitive-behavioral framework is

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What is meant by deficit of classical conditioning passive avoidance?

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The term "borderline personality" was originally coined to describe patients who

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Match the term to the most appropriate definition or description. -Schizotypal personality disorder

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According to the maturation hypothesis, in ________ personality disorder aging is likely to bring about a reduction in troublesome behavior patterns.

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Hervey Cleckley's notion of psychopathy remains a key concept in descriptions of _____ personality disorder.

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Which of the following indicates core personality traits for antisocial disorder in Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) ?

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The emotional disturbances seen in people with borderline personality disorder are characterized by

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The tendency to behave impulsively in areas such as sexuality, spending, or reckless driving is characteristic of _____ personality disorder.

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The _____ hypothesis attempts to explain the failure of individuals high in psychopathy to learn from negative experience and to process emotional information.

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The DSM-5 defines people who receive the diagnosis of _____ personality disorder as highly impulsive and lacking in the capacity for regret over their actions.

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Match the term to the most appropriate definition or description. -Histrionic personality disorder

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Bernard was a very aggressive and impulsive teenager. He was always involved in neighborhood brawl As he aged, his antisocial behavior declined and he was more patient with people around him. Which of the following explains this behavior?

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Which personality disorder is characterized by a lack of regard for society's moral and legal standards?

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Uriah is 50 years old and has been in prison for 20 years for a variety of crimes linked to his antisocial personality. Which of the following statements would he most want to have presented at his parole hearing?

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Match the term to the most appropriate definition or description. -Psychopathy

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Identify the personality disorders that define clusters A, B, and C. What are the shared features of these disorders that define each cluster?

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Match the term to the most appropriate definition or description. -Avoidant personality disorder

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