Question 1

Which of the following is the most likely model to explain the cause of borderline personality disorder?

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A)   Biological
B)   Early trauma resulting in posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms that are not recognized or dealt with during childhood
C)   Stressful life events
D)   Biological predisposition interacting with life events such as childhood trauma and later life stressorsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following statements is TRUE about borderline personality disorder?

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A)   It is observed in every culture and seen in about 5% of the population.
B)   Long-term outcomes are discouraging, with many relapsing within 5 years.
C)   Emotional dysfunction is one of the best predictors of suicide in this group.
D)   A high number, approximately 8 to 10%, succeed at suicide.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

When Axel arrives late for class, he walks in and apologizes to the professor and the students in class. He proceeds to tell them he had every intention of being at class on time, but the traffic was terrible and many accidents occurred, which delayed him. Axel describes this in much detail before he takes his seat. This commonly happens every time he is late, and Axel appears to enjoy being the "center of attention" in those moments. Axel could be diagnosed with which personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)   Histrionic
B)   Narcissistic
C)   Borderline
D)   DependentE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Substance abuse is particularly common in people with people with this diagnosis.

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

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) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

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) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

One difference between a psychopath and a person with antisocial personality disorder is that are used in diagnosing the psychopath, but

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A)   personality traits; observable behaviors
B)   observable behaviors; personality traits
C)   clinical judgments; objective test scores
D)   medical criteria; psychological assessmentsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Of the following, the most accurate statement regarding the cause of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is that it appears to

Accepted Answer

A)   have a weak genetic contribution to the disorder.
B)   be found in those individuals with a strong predisposition toward structure in their lives.
C)   require parental reinforcement of conformity and neatness.
D)   all of the above.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

Individuals who have excessive feelings of social inadequacy, sensitivity to criticism, and a need for reassurance are likely to develop either personality disorder or personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)   narcissistic; antisocial
B)   dependent; narcissistic
C)   avoidant; dependent
D)   antisocial; histrionicE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The behavior of those diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder tends to

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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) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Of the following, personality disorder is not found in "Cluster B."

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A)   antisocial
B)   borderline
C)   histrionic
D)   schizoidE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

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

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Question 14

Describe Narcissism. Create an example:

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Question 15

Recent research suggests that psychopathy is _____reliable predictor of criminality.

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A)   a more
B)   a less
C)   an exact
D)   a mostlyE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Both John and Fred meet the diagnostic criteria for paranoid personality disorder. John's friends are aware of his paranoia although he continues to live a meaningful life. Fred's paranoia is so extreme that he finds it hard to function in society. The DSM-5 diagnosis for these individuals would be

Accepted Answer

A)   exactly the same.
B)   categorically different.
C)   in the same category but reflect the different levels of pathology.
D)   in the same category with different specifiers.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Recent research (2015)  suggests that which of the following is a protective factor from childhood conduct disorder developing into adult antisocial behavior? .

Accepted Answer

A)   Art therapy
B)   Medical interventions
C)   Participation in sports
D)   None of these are protective factorsE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

It has been suggested that there may be a relationship between personality disorder and
Personality disorder, with some evidence that each may be gender-typed alternative ways of expressing the same underlying condition.

Accepted Answer

A)   histrionic; narcissistic
B)   dependent; histrionic
C)   antisocial; histrionic
D)   antisocial; dependentE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Individuals who overreact to everything and are overly dramatic and vain are most likely to be diagnosed with personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Exam 12: Personality Disorders

Individuals who overreact to everything and are overly dramatic and vain are most likely to be diagnosed with personality disorder.

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

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

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about borderline personality disorder?

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The behavior of those diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder tends to

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One difference between a psychopath and a person with antisocial personality disorder is that are used in diagnosing the psychopath, but

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Substance abuse is particularly common in people with people with this diagnosis.

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Individuals who have excessive feelings of social inadequacy, sensitivity to criticism, and a need for reassurance are likely to develop either personality disorder or personality disorder.

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Both John and Fred meet the diagnostic criteria for paranoid personality disorder. John's friends are aware of his paranoia although he continues to live a meaningful life. Fred's paranoia is so extreme that he finds it hard to function in society. The DSM-5 diagnosis for these individuals would be

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Of the following, personality disorder is not found in "Cluster B."

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Recent research (2015) suggests that which of the following is a protective factor from childhood conduct disorder developing into adult antisocial behavior? .

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Which of the following is the most likely model to explain the cause of borderline personality disorder?

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It has been suggested that there may be a relationship between personality disorder and Personality disorder, with some evidence that each may be gender-typed alternative ways of expressing the same underlying condition.

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Describe Narcissism. Create an example:

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One prevalent outcome for individuals with 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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Recent research suggests that psychopathy is _____reliable predictor of criminality.

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

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about borderline personality disorder?

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The behavior of those diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder tends to

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One difference between a psychopath and a person with antisocial personality disorder is that are used in diagnosing the psychopath, but

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Substance abuse is particularly common in people with people with this diagnosis.

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Individuals who have excessive feelings of social inadequacy, sensitivity to criticism, and a need for reassurance are likely to develop either personality disorder or personality disorder.

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Both John and Fred meet the diagnostic criteria for paranoid personality disorder. John's friends are aware of his paranoia although he continues to live a meaningful life. Fred's paranoia is so extreme that he finds it hard to function in society. The DSM-5 diagnosis for these individuals would be

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Of the following, personality disorder is not found in "Cluster B."

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Which of the following is the most likely model to explain the cause of borderline personality disorder?

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