Question 1

The personality disorder characterized by extreme instability in behavior and emotion, impulsivity, depression, and self-injurious behaviors is ________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  narcissistic
B)  borderline
C)  dependent
D)  histrionicE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Individuals who are socially isolated, behave in ways that seem unusual, tend to be suspicious, and have odd beliefs are generally diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  schizotypal
B)  schizoid
C)  paranoid
D)  multipleE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Steve steals money from his friends and family, lies to get what he wants, and often hurts others with no sign of guilt or remorse. Steve would most likely be diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  paranoid
B)  histrionic
C)  antisocial
D)  narcissisticE) A) and B)
F) None of the above C

Question 4

Individuals who have "ideas of reference" but who sense that these beliefs are probably unrealistic are generally diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  schizotypal
B)  paranoid
C)  antisocial
D)  histrionicE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

According to the definition of personality disorder, only individuals who show ________ patterns of maladaptive behavior should be diagnosed with a personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  suicidal
B)  the most severe
C)  persistent
D)  highly variableE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Clinicians who view personality disorders as extremes of normal personality rather than as ________ have criticized the way the DSM classifies personality disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  medical conditions
B)  biologically based traits
C)  separate categories of disorders
D)  impaired functioningE) A) and B)
F) C) and D) C

Question 7

Amy quickly becomes the center of attention when she enters a room. She is a tall and attractive young woman who generally wears something striking. Amy is known as a flirt and acts in a seductive manner around men. When Amy speaks, she uses very exaggerated terms, even when describing relatively ordinary situations. Amy's diagnosis is most likely ________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  histrionic
B)  narcissistic
C)  borderline
D)  dependentE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true about narcissistic personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  This disorder is on the decline in Western societies.
B)  Reports of treatment success are limited.
C)  Recently there has been a great deal of research on this disorder.
D)  All of these are correctE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Describe the similarities and differences between individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and individuals diagnosed with the anxiety disorder called obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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Question 10

One of the influences that has been associated with the development of borderline personality disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)  a history of child abuse or neglect.
B)  a developmental delay for major milestones (i.e., walking, talking) .
C)  parental alcoholism.
D)  deficits in neurotransmitter circuits involving dopamine.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

According to the DSM-5, cluster A groups which of the following personality disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Borderline, compulsive, psychotic
B)  Paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal
C)  Avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive
D)  Antisocial, histrionic, narcissisticE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

The psychological treatment that has been found to have significant effectiveness in helping patients with borderline personality disorder centers on

Accepted Answer

A)  regressing patients to the time in their lives when they experienced trauma.
B)  removing the reinforcing attention that they have received for their disordered behavior in the past.
C)  enrolling them in a 12-step program such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
D)  learning to cope with life stressors in a more effective manner.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Marie has a history of being arrested for arson and shows no remorse for her destructive actions; Marion has a perfect legal record, but often manipulates her friends to get what she wants and doesn't feel guilt when she hurts their feelings. Marie most likely has_______, while Marion most likely has___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  schizoid personality disorder; antisocial personality disorder
B)  antisocial personality disorder; schizoid personality disorder
C)  psychopathy; antisocial personality disorder
D)  antisocial personality disorder; psychopathyE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

What is one advantage of the categorical system over the dimensional system when it comes to classifying and diagnosing personality disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Convenience
B)  Accuracy
C)  Communicability
D)  It is better as a prognostic toolE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Of the following, the most accurate statement with regard to the treatment of avoidant personality disorder is that

Accepted Answer

A)  no well-controlled studies of treatment outcomes have been conducted.
B)  there are well-controlled studies, though none show any treatment success.
C)  individuals with this disorder are seldom sufficiently motivated to succeed in treatment.
D)  behavioral intervention programs for anxiety and social skills have had some success.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

DSM-5 divides personality disorders into ____ distinct clusters.

Accepted Answer

A)  one
B)  two
C)  three
D)  fourE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The criminal behavior of those diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder tends to

Accepted Answer

A)  continue to increase throughout the lifespan.
B)  increase dramatically at about age 30.
C)  decline significantly around age 40.
D)  remain stable throughout the lifespan.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

All of the following statements are TRUE according to Dependent Personality Disorder EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  people with dependent personality disorder rely on others to make ordinary decisions.
B)  in certain cultures, dependence and submission may not be viewed as a desired interpersonal state.
C)  genetic influences are important in the development personality disorder.
D)  people with development personality disorder respond by clinging to relationships.E) All of the above
F) A) and B) B

Question 19

Which of the following rhetorical questions summarizes the "dimensions/categories" debate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do personality disorders exist?
B)  Should personality disorders be in five clusters or seven clusters?
C)  Are personality disorders just an extreme variant of normal personality, or are they distinctly different disorders?
D)  How can a person be a disordered if the person is not distressed?E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

An adult diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder is most likely to have met the criteria for ________ as a child.

Accepted Answer

A)  autism
B)  conduct disorder
C)  a learning disability
D)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

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