Question 1

A therapist who views personality disorders as a continuum sees these conditions in terms of .

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A)   dimensions
B)   categories
C)   attitudes
D)   groupsE) None of the above
F) C) and D) A

Question 2

Theo is quite a loner. He walks to class by himself, does not talk to anyone, and appears indifferent to other people. It is clear that Theo neither desires nor enjoys closeness with others. He does not act in any obviously unusual ways, nor does he appear to possess strange beliefs about the world. Of the following personality disorders, Theo appears to be _.

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A)   avoidant
B)   antisocial
C)   schizoid
D)   schizotypalE) All of the above
F) B) and C) C

Question 3

Describe the basic features of the antisocial personality disorder. Why is psychotherapy with this population so likely to fail?

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Question 4

The five-factor model of personality includes all of the following as personality dimensions EXCEPT ______________.

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A)   extroversion
B)   conscientiousness
C)   expressiveness
D)   emotional stabilityE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Of the following, the most accurate statement regarding the research for treatment of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is

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A)   well-controlled research suggests the use of a highly structured behavioral program can be effective with motivated patients.
B)   well-controlled research suggests the use of cognitive-behavioral treatment.
C)   the great deal of research that has been conducted indicates there are currently no effective treatments.
D)   there is little research regarding the successful treatment of this disorder though relaxation and distraction techniques seem to make sense.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

One prevalent outcome for individuals with schizoid personality disorder is .

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A)   homelessness
B)   drug abuse
C)   eating disorders
D)   anxietyE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Which set of adjective pairs correctly describes the clusters into which DSM-5 personality disorders are grouped?

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A)   Odd/eccentric, dangerous/inconsistent, and shy/withdrawn
B)   Shy/withdrawn, anxious/fearful, and dangerous/inconsistent
C)   Shy/withdrawn, dramatic/emotional, and bizarre/thought disordered
D)   Odd/eccentric, dramatic/emotional, and anxious/fearfulE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

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

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A)   histrionic
B)   narcissistic
C)   borderline
D)   dependentE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

In Jill's psychotherapy sessions, the therapist has been using techniques to gradually make her more comfortable with social situations. Similar to the treatments used for individuals with social phobia, the therapist has given Jill homework assignments that require her to practice talking to strangers, join informal groups, and speak in front of small groups. Most likely, she is being treated for personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)   antisocial
B)   dependent
C)   avoidant
D)   histrionicE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

One of the likely problems a therapist may encounter while trying to help a patient with histrionic personality disorder is the patient's

Accepted Answer

A)   unwillingness to admit there is a problem.
B)   use of threatening language.
C)   lack of intellectual ability necessary to succeed in therapy.
D)   manipulative use of crying, charm, or seductive behavior.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

The personality disorder characterized by unreasonable fear of abandonment, fear of being rejected, avoidance of disagreement, inability to make decisions for oneself, and clinging behavior is personality disorder.

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A)   dependent
B)   avoidant
C)   schizoid
D)   histrionicE) C) and D)
F) B) and C) A

Question 12

The concept of the fearlessness hypothesis of antisocial personality disorder is that individuals with this disorder

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A)   learn to avoid punishment.
B)   have an underactive cortex.
C)   under react to the threat of punishment.
D)   have brain damage that inhibits their ability to understand the implications of their actions.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The language barrier of refugees from other countries and people with hearing impairments may make these individuals particularly susceptible to personality disorder.

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A)   histrionic
B)   paranoid
C)   schizotypal
D)   schizoidE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the treatment of antisocial personality disorder and related antisocial behaviors?

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A)   Patients are generally willing participants in their therapy.
B)   Most patients refer themselves for treatment because they recognize that they have a problem.
C)   There has been greater success in reducing antisocial behavior in young children than adults.
D)   Therapy is successful in about half of the cases treated.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 15

A possible contribution to schizoid personality disorder is .

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A)   childhood shyness
B)   childhood abuse and neglect
C)   being a parent of an autistic child
D)   all of the aboveE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

Given what we know about the treatment of antisocial personality disorder, the best way to ensure that a person with this disorder and a history of violence is not a threat to society is .

Accepted Answer

A)   intensive psychotherapy
B)   medication
C)   behavioral treatment
D)   incarcerationE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

People with narcissistic personality disorder display all of the following characteristics EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   exploitation of others.
B)   often very ecstatic because they receive the adulation of others.
C)   demand special attention.
D)   feelings of grandiosity.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

One unusual finding discussed in your text is that personality disorder may have played a role in the behavior of several serial killers.

Accepted Answer

A)   narcissistic
B)   histrionic
C)   obsessive-compulsive
D)   schizotypalE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Max is always sure that others are trying to harm him. His perception that the world is a threatening place impacts most of his life. Most likely, Max would be diagnosed with the personality disorder called .

Accepted Answer

A)   histrionic
B)   avoidant
C)   paranoid
D)   antisocialE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

In terms of feelings of inadequacy, sensitivity to criticism and need for reassurance, individuals with personality disorder and personality disorder are quite similar.

Accepted Answer

A)   dependent; avoidant
B)   dependent; schizoid
C)   schizoid; avoidant
D)   histrionic; antisocialE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 12: Personality Disorders

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Describe the basic features of the antisocial personality disorder. Why is psychotherapy with this population so likely to fail?

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The five-factor model of personality includes all of the following as personality dimensions EXCEPT ______________.

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Of the following, the most accurate statement regarding the research for treatment of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is

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One prevalent outcome for individuals with schizoid personality disorder is .

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Which set of adjective pairs correctly describes the clusters into which DSM-5 personality disorders are grouped?

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One of the likely problems a therapist may encounter while trying to help a patient with histrionic personality disorder is the patient's

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The personality disorder characterized by unreasonable fear of abandonment, fear of being rejected, avoidance of disagreement, inability to make decisions for oneself, and clinging behavior is personality disorder.

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The concept of the fearlessness hypothesis of antisocial personality disorder is that individuals with this disorder

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The language barrier of refugees from other countries and people with hearing impairments may make these individuals particularly susceptible to personality disorder.

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A possible contribution to schizoid personality disorder is .

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Given what we know about the treatment of antisocial personality disorder, the best way to ensure that a person with this disorder and a history of violence is not a threat to society is .

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People with narcissistic personality disorder display all of the following characteristics EXCEPT

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One unusual finding discussed in your text is that personality disorder may have played a role in the behavior of several serial killers.

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Max is always sure that others are trying to harm him. His perception that the world is a threatening place impacts most of his life. Most likely, Max would be diagnosed with the personality disorder called .

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In terms of feelings of inadequacy, sensitivity to criticism and need for reassurance, individuals with personality disorder and personality disorder are quite similar.

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