Exam 2 - Personality Disorders
Questions with Verified Answers
What is key in diagnosis of all personality disorders? - ANSWER-Is it historical and
consistent over time?
What is an example of constantly testing the honesty of others in paranoid
personality disorder? - ANSWER-knows the answer but asks anyway
What is key in caring for patients with paranoid personality disorder? - ANSWER-
Must be consistent (ex. say will be back in 15 with meds, must be back in exactly 15)
Be matter of fact
What is a common personality trait of all personality disorders? - ANSWER-Low self-
esteem
What are the predisposing factors for paranoid personality disorders? - ANSWER-•
Possible hereditary link
• Subject to early parental antagonism and harassment
What is often characteristic in childhoods of those with paranoid personality
disorder? - ANSWER-Parents are not warm and nurturing
More antagonistic, harassed
What is paranoid personality disorder often mistaken for? - ANSWER-Schizophrenia
Characterized primarily by a profound defect in the ability to form personal
relationships, Failure to respond to others in a meaningful emotional way -
ANSWER-Schizoid personality disorder
More common in men or women: Schizoid personality disorder? - ANSWER-Men
What is the prevalence of schizoid personality disorder? - ANSWER-within the
general population has been estimated at 3% to 5% (SMALL ISSUE)
What is the clinical picture of schizoid personality disorder? - ANSWER-• Aloof and
indifferent to others
• Emotionally cold
• No close friends; prefers to be alone
• Appears shy, anxious, or uneasy in the presence of others
• Inappropriately serious about everything and has difficulty acting in a lighthearted
manner
, True or false: Individuals with schizoid personality disorder understand humor well. -
ANSWER-False
What are the predisposing factors for schizoid personality disorder? - ANSWER-
Possible hereditary factor • Childhood has been characterized as: Bleak, Cold,
Unempathic, Notably lacking in nurturing
What can schizoid personality disorder often be mistaken for? What is the
distinction? - ANSWER-Autism
Autism has large impact on functioning of ADLS and interactions with others,
Schizoid only has impact on interactions with others
What is the difference between schizoid and schizotypal personality disorder? -
ANSWER-increased potential for psychosis with schizotypical
Schizoid does not have magical thinking
What is the prevalence of schizotypal personality disorder? - ANSWER-3% of the
population
What is the clinical picture of schizotypal personality disorder? - ANSWER-Aloof and
isolated
Behaves in a bland and apathetic manner
Magical thinking
Ideas of reference
Illusions
Depersonalization
Superstitiousness
Withdrawal into self
Exhibits bizarre speech pattern
When under stress, may decompensate and demonstrate psychotic symptoms
Demonstrates bland, inappropriate affect
What is depersonalization? - ANSWER-not a part of their body
What are the predisposing factors of schizotypal personality disorder? - ANSWER-
Possible hereditary factor
Early family dynamics characterized by: Indifference, Impassivity, Formality
Leading to a pattern of discomfort with personal affection and closeness
What is important in caring for patients with schizotypal personality disorder? -
ANSWER-be matter of fact
A pattern of behavior that is Socially irresponsible, Exploitative, Without remorse,
Behavior reflects a disregard for the rights of others - ANSWER-Antisocial
personality disorder
More common in men or women: Antisocial personality disorder? - ANSWER-men
Questions with Verified Answers
What is key in diagnosis of all personality disorders? - ANSWER-Is it historical and
consistent over time?
What is an example of constantly testing the honesty of others in paranoid
personality disorder? - ANSWER-knows the answer but asks anyway
What is key in caring for patients with paranoid personality disorder? - ANSWER-
Must be consistent (ex. say will be back in 15 with meds, must be back in exactly 15)
Be matter of fact
What is a common personality trait of all personality disorders? - ANSWER-Low self-
esteem
What are the predisposing factors for paranoid personality disorders? - ANSWER-•
Possible hereditary link
• Subject to early parental antagonism and harassment
What is often characteristic in childhoods of those with paranoid personality
disorder? - ANSWER-Parents are not warm and nurturing
More antagonistic, harassed
What is paranoid personality disorder often mistaken for? - ANSWER-Schizophrenia
Characterized primarily by a profound defect in the ability to form personal
relationships, Failure to respond to others in a meaningful emotional way -
ANSWER-Schizoid personality disorder
More common in men or women: Schizoid personality disorder? - ANSWER-Men
What is the prevalence of schizoid personality disorder? - ANSWER-within the
general population has been estimated at 3% to 5% (SMALL ISSUE)
What is the clinical picture of schizoid personality disorder? - ANSWER-• Aloof and
indifferent to others
• Emotionally cold
• No close friends; prefers to be alone
• Appears shy, anxious, or uneasy in the presence of others
• Inappropriately serious about everything and has difficulty acting in a lighthearted
manner
, True or false: Individuals with schizoid personality disorder understand humor well. -
ANSWER-False
What are the predisposing factors for schizoid personality disorder? - ANSWER-
Possible hereditary factor • Childhood has been characterized as: Bleak, Cold,
Unempathic, Notably lacking in nurturing
What can schizoid personality disorder often be mistaken for? What is the
distinction? - ANSWER-Autism
Autism has large impact on functioning of ADLS and interactions with others,
Schizoid only has impact on interactions with others
What is the difference between schizoid and schizotypal personality disorder? -
ANSWER-increased potential for psychosis with schizotypical
Schizoid does not have magical thinking
What is the prevalence of schizotypal personality disorder? - ANSWER-3% of the
population
What is the clinical picture of schizotypal personality disorder? - ANSWER-Aloof and
isolated
Behaves in a bland and apathetic manner
Magical thinking
Ideas of reference
Illusions
Depersonalization
Superstitiousness
Withdrawal into self
Exhibits bizarre speech pattern
When under stress, may decompensate and demonstrate psychotic symptoms
Demonstrates bland, inappropriate affect
What is depersonalization? - ANSWER-not a part of their body
What are the predisposing factors of schizotypal personality disorder? - ANSWER-
Possible hereditary factor
Early family dynamics characterized by: Indifference, Impassivity, Formality
Leading to a pattern of discomfort with personal affection and closeness
What is important in caring for patients with schizotypal personality disorder? -
ANSWER-be matter of fact
A pattern of behavior that is Socially irresponsible, Exploitative, Without remorse,
Behavior reflects a disregard for the rights of others - ANSWER-Antisocial
personality disorder
More common in men or women: Antisocial personality disorder? - ANSWER-men
