CH 13 Personality Disorders Exam
Questions with Correct Answers
predisposing factors associated with the development of personality disorders:
Neurobiological factors - ANSWER-Abnormalities have been observed in the frontal,
temporal, and parietal lobes of the brain.
The exact relationship of these abnormalities to personality disorders is not clear,
however.
predisposing factors associated with the development of personality disorders:
Psychologic Influences - ANSWER-Childhood trauma is a significant risk factor.
CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS - ANSWER-Research findings about race,
ethnicity, and personality disorders is conflicting.
It is generally believed that personality disorders exist across all races, ethnic groups
and socioeconomic groups.
It has also been noted that the presentation of any one of the personality disorders
may be different in different ethnic or racial groups.
OBJECTIVE 2: CHARACTERISTICS SHARED BY PEOPLE WITH PERSONALITY
DISORDERS. - ANSWER-Most people with PDs demonstrate maladaptive patterns
in:
• Cognition
• Affectivity (emotional responses)
• Interpersonal functioning
• Impulse control
OBJECTIVE 3: COMPARE AND CONTRAST THE
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
DIFFERENT PERSONALITY DISORDERS. - ANSWER-Cluster A Disorders
• Odd or eccentric behavior
• Suspicious, cold, withdrawn, irrational
Cluster B Disorders
• Dramatic, emotional behavior
• Attention-seeking, labile, shallow
• Increased rates of substance use and suicide
Cluster C Disorders
• Anxious, fearful behavior
• Tense, over-controlled, depressed
Schizotypal Personality Disorder - ANSWER-Resembles schizophrenia, Odd
thinking and beliefs
Magical thinking and rituals, ideas of reference, and unusual perceptual experiences
that are not consistent with cultural norms
, May have an inappropriate affect and an odd, eccentric or peculiar appearance
May become suspicious of others and eventually develop paranoid thinking
Some individuals later develop schizophrenia, Up to 10% suicide
looks a lot like schizophrenia. odd thinking, rituals, innappropriately assigning belief
of someone or something, sus of people
Disorder
CLUSTER A DISORDERS - ANSWER-Schizotypal Personality
Paranoid Personality Disorder (PPD)
Schizoid Personality
Paranoid Personality Disorder (PPD) - ANSWER-Pervasive, persistent, inappropriate
suspiciousness and distrust of others
May present with hostile, irritable, angry mood and affect
Frequently suspect that others are exploiting or deceiving them
Reads hidden meanings into benign remarks and perceives attacks that are not
apparent to others
suspiciousness, mistrust in others, reading a lot of hidden meaning into things or
feeling like you are being attacked even though they are no evidence towards it
Schizoid Personality - ANSWER-Inability to establish relationships with others
Restricted range of emotions in interpersonal settings
Eccentric, isolated, or lonely and take pleasure in few things
Affect is usually flat, which projects emotional coldness
Choose solitary activities, lack friends and have little desire for close relationships
They may invest enormous energy into non-human interests such as mathematics
and astronomy
May later develop schizophrenia or a delusional disorder
flat aspect, more isolated, no friends can develop into schitz. lack of relationships
and emotions
CLUSTER B DISORDERS - ANSWER-Antisocial Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Antisocial Personality Disorder - ANSWER-• Disregard for and violation of the rights
of others
• Lack of remorse for actions or hurting others
• Sense of entitlement
• History of persistent lying, deception, and conning others for profit or pleasure
• May be charming and engaging
• Behavior can be described as manipulative and irresponsible
• May engage in risky activities to "feel alive"
• More common in males
Questions with Correct Answers
predisposing factors associated with the development of personality disorders:
Neurobiological factors - ANSWER-Abnormalities have been observed in the frontal,
temporal, and parietal lobes of the brain.
The exact relationship of these abnormalities to personality disorders is not clear,
however.
predisposing factors associated with the development of personality disorders:
Psychologic Influences - ANSWER-Childhood trauma is a significant risk factor.
CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS - ANSWER-Research findings about race,
ethnicity, and personality disorders is conflicting.
It is generally believed that personality disorders exist across all races, ethnic groups
and socioeconomic groups.
It has also been noted that the presentation of any one of the personality disorders
may be different in different ethnic or racial groups.
OBJECTIVE 2: CHARACTERISTICS SHARED BY PEOPLE WITH PERSONALITY
DISORDERS. - ANSWER-Most people with PDs demonstrate maladaptive patterns
in:
• Cognition
• Affectivity (emotional responses)
• Interpersonal functioning
• Impulse control
OBJECTIVE 3: COMPARE AND CONTRAST THE
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
DIFFERENT PERSONALITY DISORDERS. - ANSWER-Cluster A Disorders
• Odd or eccentric behavior
• Suspicious, cold, withdrawn, irrational
Cluster B Disorders
• Dramatic, emotional behavior
• Attention-seeking, labile, shallow
• Increased rates of substance use and suicide
Cluster C Disorders
• Anxious, fearful behavior
• Tense, over-controlled, depressed
Schizotypal Personality Disorder - ANSWER-Resembles schizophrenia, Odd
thinking and beliefs
Magical thinking and rituals, ideas of reference, and unusual perceptual experiences
that are not consistent with cultural norms
, May have an inappropriate affect and an odd, eccentric or peculiar appearance
May become suspicious of others and eventually develop paranoid thinking
Some individuals later develop schizophrenia, Up to 10% suicide
looks a lot like schizophrenia. odd thinking, rituals, innappropriately assigning belief
of someone or something, sus of people
Disorder
CLUSTER A DISORDERS - ANSWER-Schizotypal Personality
Paranoid Personality Disorder (PPD)
Schizoid Personality
Paranoid Personality Disorder (PPD) - ANSWER-Pervasive, persistent, inappropriate
suspiciousness and distrust of others
May present with hostile, irritable, angry mood and affect
Frequently suspect that others are exploiting or deceiving them
Reads hidden meanings into benign remarks and perceives attacks that are not
apparent to others
suspiciousness, mistrust in others, reading a lot of hidden meaning into things or
feeling like you are being attacked even though they are no evidence towards it
Schizoid Personality - ANSWER-Inability to establish relationships with others
Restricted range of emotions in interpersonal settings
Eccentric, isolated, or lonely and take pleasure in few things
Affect is usually flat, which projects emotional coldness
Choose solitary activities, lack friends and have little desire for close relationships
They may invest enormous energy into non-human interests such as mathematics
and astronomy
May later develop schizophrenia or a delusional disorder
flat aspect, more isolated, no friends can develop into schitz. lack of relationships
and emotions
CLUSTER B DISORDERS - ANSWER-Antisocial Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Antisocial Personality Disorder - ANSWER-• Disregard for and violation of the rights
of others
• Lack of remorse for actions or hurting others
• Sense of entitlement
• History of persistent lying, deception, and conning others for profit or pleasure
• May be charming and engaging
• Behavior can be described as manipulative and irresponsible
• May engage in risky activities to "feel alive"
• More common in males
