Question 1
pts
Which of the following is an assumption of the Klerman and Weissman model?
Humans are inherently relationship seekers, but some seek out relationships that they consciously know
will harm them.
Correct Answer
Humans are social beings and healthy functioning requires interpersonal connections.
You Answered
We only need others at certain times, and we always use other people to serve some purpose for us.
People are inherently prone to bad or deviant behavior.
The answer can be found in Section 7.2 Contemporary Theoretical Models, in Personality Theories
Question 2
pts
Why might Leary agree that observing a patient’s interactions with others is important for the diagnosis
of psychiatric conditions?
Correct Answer
, He believed that interpersonal behavior is more reflective of one’s personality.
He agreed that interpersonal behavior, rather than character traits or results on a test, reflect disorders.
You Answered
He agreed that the effects of the person’s abnormal behavior on others are of good scientific use.
He believed psychopathological functioning would be evident in every interaction.
The answer can be found in Section 7.1 Major Historical Figures, in Personality Theories
Question 3
pts
Which of the following is an important assumption of interpersonal theory?
Each person creates his or her own reality, and this internal way of perceiving things has an effect on the
outside as well.
Correct!
Personality varies and evolves as a function of our interactions.
pts
Which of the following is an assumption of the Klerman and Weissman model?
Humans are inherently relationship seekers, but some seek out relationships that they consciously know
will harm them.
Correct Answer
Humans are social beings and healthy functioning requires interpersonal connections.
You Answered
We only need others at certain times, and we always use other people to serve some purpose for us.
People are inherently prone to bad or deviant behavior.
The answer can be found in Section 7.2 Contemporary Theoretical Models, in Personality Theories
Question 2
pts
Why might Leary agree that observing a patient’s interactions with others is important for the diagnosis
of psychiatric conditions?
Correct Answer
, He believed that interpersonal behavior is more reflective of one’s personality.
He agreed that interpersonal behavior, rather than character traits or results on a test, reflect disorders.
You Answered
He agreed that the effects of the person’s abnormal behavior on others are of good scientific use.
He believed psychopathological functioning would be evident in every interaction.
The answer can be found in Section 7.1 Major Historical Figures, in Personality Theories
Question 3
pts
Which of the following is an important assumption of interpersonal theory?
Each person creates his or her own reality, and this internal way of perceiving things has an effect on the
outside as well.
Correct!
Personality varies and evolves as a function of our interactions.
