Question 1

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

Question 2

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 should probably be diagnosed with personality disorder.

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A)   paranoid
B)   histrionic
C)   antisocial
D)   narcissisticE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The personality disorder that sociologists have associated with the increased attention to individualism, competitiveness, success, and the short-term pleasure seeking of the "me generation" is personality disorder.

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A)   antisocial
B)   dependent
C)   histrionic
D)   narcissisticE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

When presented with words projected on a computer screen, individuals with borderline personality disorder are more likely than individuals without the disorder to remember the word .

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A)   celebrate
B)   abandon
C)   full
D)   charmingE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

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

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A)   narcissistic
B)   borderline
C)   dependent
D)   histrionicE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Mary has been married for 20 years and describes how her husband has been verbally abusive toward her for most of that time. She indicates that her husband has had multiple affairs with other women, but she can't leave him because she "loves and needs him." When challenged by the interviewer regarding the wisdom of staying with such a man, Mary agrees with the interviewer, although she later confides that she always agrees with everyone to avoid conflict and disapproval. Mary should be diagnosed with personality disorder.

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A)   avoidant
B)   histrionic
C)   dependent
D)   borderlineE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

According to your text, the most accurate statement regarding the treatment of histrionic personality disorder is that

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A)   there are no scientific studies demonstrating success.
B)   patients who voluntarily attend therapy tend to get better.
C)   strict behavioral programs have been shown to be effective in scientific research.
D)   cognitive therapy is most effective.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

One prominent theory of antisocial personality disorder suggests that the behaviors are caused by an imbalance between the brain's

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A)   behavioral inhibition system and fight/flight system.
B)   fight/flight system and reward system.
C)   cortical stimulation system and behavioral inhibition system.
D)   behavioral inhibition system and reward system.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Explain how Autism in childhood and Schizoid Personality Disorder in adulthood related?

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Question 10

The reason that individuals with avoidant personality disorder avoid most relationships is that they

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A)   are extremely sensitive to the opinions of others and fear rejection.
B)   generally dislike other people and prefer to be alone.
C)   are so stimulated by the fantasy life in their own minds that they have little need for the company of others.
D)   experience bizarre thoughts and beliefs that distance them from others.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

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) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following researchers has focused his/her work on identifying the various traits of a psychopathic personality?

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A)   Werth
B)   Ebbinghaus
C)   Cleckley
D)   MazzaE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

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

Question 14

The disorder that shares many similar symptoms with schizophrenia is personality disorder.

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A)   schizoid
B)   paranoid
C)   borderline
D)   schizotypalE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

According to your text, it is likely that future users of the DSM will

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A)   eliminate personality disorders altogether.
B)   emphasize categorical views of personality disorders.
C)   incorporate elements of a dimensional approach to personality disorders.
D)   reduce the number of personality disorders listed.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

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

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A)   This disorder is on the decrease 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 the above are true.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Patients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder are usually

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A)   motivated to begin therapy and generally make progress quickly.
B)   motivated to begin therapy but generally make little progress.
C)   not motivated to begin therapy and effectiveness is not yet determined.
D)   not motivated to begin therapy but generally make progress quickly while in therapy.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Rob is a 15-year-old boy who has been repeatedly arrested for theft and assault. In addition to shoplifting, he has been caught stealing money from his parents' wallets and his younger sister's piggy bank. Rob shows no guilt or remorse for the many ways that he hurts others. Rob's current diagnosis is most likely disorder.

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A)   antisocial personality
B)   attention deficit hyperactivity
C)   conduct
D)   narcissistic personalityE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

One of the major differences between individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and obsessive- compulsive disorder (OCD)  is that patients with the personality disorder generally

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A)   have more obsessive thoughts.
B)   show more compulsive and ritualistic behaviors.
C)   do not have obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
D)   have multiple diagnoses.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

When someone has a personality disorder,

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A)   the person may feel that they do not have a problem.
B)   the person is always distressed by his/her disorder.
C)   the disorder may come and go.
D)   the disorder tends to start very suddenly.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Exam 12: Personality Disorders

The personality disorder that sociologists have associated with the increased attention to individualism, competitiveness, success, and the short-term pleasure seeking of the "me generation" is personality disorder.

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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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The disorder that shares many similar symptoms with schizophrenia is personality disorder.

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One of the major differences between individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and obsessive- compulsive disorder (OCD) is that patients with the personality disorder generally

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

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Which of the following researchers has focused his/her work on identifying the various traits of a psychopathic personality?

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Patients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder are usually

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The reason that individuals with avoidant personality disorder avoid most relationships is that they

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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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Explain how Autism in childhood and Schizoid Personality Disorder in adulthood related?

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According to your text, the most accurate statement regarding the treatment of histrionic personality disorder is that

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One prominent theory of antisocial personality disorder suggests that the behaviors are caused by an imbalance between the brain's

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When presented with words projected on a computer screen, individuals with borderline personality disorder are more likely than individuals without the disorder to remember the word .

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When someone has a personality disorder,

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

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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 should probably be diagnosed with personality disorder.

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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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Exam 12: Personality Disorders

The personality disorder that sociologists have associated with the increased attention to individualism, competitiveness, success, and the short-term pleasure seeking of the "me generation" is personality disorder.

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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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The disorder that shares many similar symptoms with schizophrenia is personality disorder.

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One of the major differences between individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and obsessive- compulsive disorder (OCD) is that patients with the personality disorder generally

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

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Which of the following researchers has focused his/her work on identifying the various traits of a psychopathic personality?

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Patients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder are usually

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The reason that individuals with avoidant personality disorder avoid most relationships is that they

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Explain how Autism in childhood and Schizoid Personality Disorder in adulthood related?

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When presented with words projected on a computer screen, individuals with borderline personality disorder are more likely than individuals without the disorder to remember the word .

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