PERSONALITY DISORDERS, PART 2
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Cluster C Personality Disorders - ANS Anxious / fearful
Cluster C Personality Disorders (Anxious / Fearful) - ANS Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive-
Compulsive
Cluster C Personality Disorders (Anxious / Fearful); Characterized by (first 2)... - ANS worry,
anxiety
Cluster C Personality Disorders (Anxious / Fearful); characterized by tendency to - ANS -hold
feelings in
-be subdued
-experience / express excessive concern about ethical guidelines
Avoidant Personality Disorder; Defining characteristics - ANS -social inhibition
-feelings of inadequacy
-hypersensitivity to negative evaluation
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, Avoidant Personality Disorder; Diagnostic criteria include - ANS -Avoids activities involving
significant conflict
-Avoids making new friends unless sure of acceptance
-Restrains / withholds intimate feelings
-Marked sensitivity to criticism / social rejection
-Reluctance to take risks / try new activities
Avoidant Personality Disorder; Often closely... - ANS Often closely watch movements,
expression of close contacts, Fearful, tense manner may elicit ridicule; shy, timid, lonely, isolated
Dependent Personality Disorder; Defining characteristics - ANS -Pervasive need to be taken
care of
-submissive / clinging behavior, fears of seperation
Dependent Personality Disorder; Diagnostic criteria include - ANS -Difficulty making decisions
-Passive ...others resp. for major / critical decisions
-Leans on parents / spouse for advice , emotional support
-Difficulty expressing disagreement
-Overly sensitive to disapproval
-Works to meet other's expectations
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder; Defining characteristics - ANS pervasive
preoccupation w/ orderliness, perfectionism, mental and interpersonal control
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder; Diagnostic criteria include: - ANS -Tries to
maintain sense of control
-Overly involved in process ...project often unfinished
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Cluster C Personality Disorders - ANS Anxious / fearful
Cluster C Personality Disorders (Anxious / Fearful) - ANS Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive-
Compulsive
Cluster C Personality Disorders (Anxious / Fearful); Characterized by (first 2)... - ANS worry,
anxiety
Cluster C Personality Disorders (Anxious / Fearful); characterized by tendency to - ANS -hold
feelings in
-be subdued
-experience / express excessive concern about ethical guidelines
Avoidant Personality Disorder; Defining characteristics - ANS -social inhibition
-feelings of inadequacy
-hypersensitivity to negative evaluation
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, Avoidant Personality Disorder; Diagnostic criteria include - ANS -Avoids activities involving
significant conflict
-Avoids making new friends unless sure of acceptance
-Restrains / withholds intimate feelings
-Marked sensitivity to criticism / social rejection
-Reluctance to take risks / try new activities
Avoidant Personality Disorder; Often closely... - ANS Often closely watch movements,
expression of close contacts, Fearful, tense manner may elicit ridicule; shy, timid, lonely, isolated
Dependent Personality Disorder; Defining characteristics - ANS -Pervasive need to be taken
care of
-submissive / clinging behavior, fears of seperation
Dependent Personality Disorder; Diagnostic criteria include - ANS -Difficulty making decisions
-Passive ...others resp. for major / critical decisions
-Leans on parents / spouse for advice , emotional support
-Difficulty expressing disagreement
-Overly sensitive to disapproval
-Works to meet other's expectations
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder; Defining characteristics - ANS pervasive
preoccupation w/ orderliness, perfectionism, mental and interpersonal control
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder; Diagnostic criteria include: - ANS -Tries to
maintain sense of control
-Overly involved in process ...project often unfinished
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