Psych Exam #3-Chapter 24-
Personality Disorders Questions and
Answers
What types of treatments are used for patients with Schizoid Personality Disorder? -
ANSWER--Anti-depressants-Wellbutrin (may help to
increase pleasure in life)
-Risperdal or Zyprexa (to improve
mood/flattened emotions)
-Group, Psychotherapy
T/F Schizoid Personality Disorder is fairly uncommon, but more common in men. -
ANSWER-TRUE
This disorder is more common in men and is so unusual and debilitating that it is one
of the most studied
personality disorders. - ANSWER-Schizotypal Personality Disorder
What are the characteristics of
Schizotypal Personality Disorder? - ANSWER--ODD BELIEFS or MAGICAL
THINKING
-Such as being: PSYCHIC
-Extreme anxiety in social settings
-Overly suspicious
-ANXIOUS
-Blame others for their isolation
-SOCIALLY INEPT
What is the treatment for Schizotypal Personality Disorder? - ANSWER--Usually not
on meds (No specific meds for disorder)
-Associated conditions may be tx'd
-Low dose anti-psychotic (for delusions)
-Antidepressants, and antianxiety meds
What is the difference between Schizotypal and Schizophrenia? - ANSWER--People
with schizotypal can be made aware of their misinterpretations of reality
-While schizophrenics have a stronger grip on their delusions (Ex: Cat really thinks
it's a lion when looking in the mirror)
T/F Schizotypal Personality Disorder can be a precursor to
schizophrenia or delusion disorder. - ANSWER-TRUE
, When is Schizotypal Personality
Disorder generally diagnosed? - ANSWER-Adulthood
-But signs of the disorder are present in childhood and adolescence
-Ex: Being an underperformer in school & Difficulty in connecting with peers
This type of disorder is commonly
referred to as "sociopaths." - ANSWER-Antisocial Personality Disorder
What are the characteristics of
Antisocial Personality Disorder-"Sociopaths" - ANSWER--Can seem normal
(unexpressive)
-MANIPULATIVE
-SHOWS NO EMPATHY FOR OTHERS
-Seductive
-Aggressive
-Callous toward others-no empathy
T/F Symptoms of Antisocial
Personality Disorder peek in the teenage years (into mid teens) and lesson after 40 -
ANSWER-TRUE
-But most are jailed before 40
T/F The main traits that characterize
Antisocial Personality Disorder are
antagonistic behaviors, such as being
deceitful and manipulative for personal gain (or
hostile if needs are blocked. - ANSWER-TRUE
A personal with Antisocial Personality Disorder may be able to act witty and
charming and be good at flattery in order to __________. - ANSWER-Manipulate the
emotions of others.
What is the treatment for Antisocial Personality Disorder? - ANSWER-THERE IS NO
TREATMENT THAT IS FDA APPROVED
-Psychotherapy can be helpful.....
This disorder is the most well known and dramatic of the personality disorders. -
ANSWER-Borderline Personality Disorder
Which gender is Borderline
Personality Disorder more prevalent in? - ANSWER-WOMEN!!!
What are the characteristics of
Borderline Personality Disorder? - ANSWER--DRAMATIC!!!!!!
-UNSTABLE MOOD (RAPIDLY CHANGE BACK & FORTH)
-Splitting (Inability to see both positive and negative in others)
-Self-mutiliation behaviors
-Suicidal
Personality Disorders Questions and
Answers
What types of treatments are used for patients with Schizoid Personality Disorder? -
ANSWER--Anti-depressants-Wellbutrin (may help to
increase pleasure in life)
-Risperdal or Zyprexa (to improve
mood/flattened emotions)
-Group, Psychotherapy
T/F Schizoid Personality Disorder is fairly uncommon, but more common in men. -
ANSWER-TRUE
This disorder is more common in men and is so unusual and debilitating that it is one
of the most studied
personality disorders. - ANSWER-Schizotypal Personality Disorder
What are the characteristics of
Schizotypal Personality Disorder? - ANSWER--ODD BELIEFS or MAGICAL
THINKING
-Such as being: PSYCHIC
-Extreme anxiety in social settings
-Overly suspicious
-ANXIOUS
-Blame others for their isolation
-SOCIALLY INEPT
What is the treatment for Schizotypal Personality Disorder? - ANSWER--Usually not
on meds (No specific meds for disorder)
-Associated conditions may be tx'd
-Low dose anti-psychotic (for delusions)
-Antidepressants, and antianxiety meds
What is the difference between Schizotypal and Schizophrenia? - ANSWER--People
with schizotypal can be made aware of their misinterpretations of reality
-While schizophrenics have a stronger grip on their delusions (Ex: Cat really thinks
it's a lion when looking in the mirror)
T/F Schizotypal Personality Disorder can be a precursor to
schizophrenia or delusion disorder. - ANSWER-TRUE
, When is Schizotypal Personality
Disorder generally diagnosed? - ANSWER-Adulthood
-But signs of the disorder are present in childhood and adolescence
-Ex: Being an underperformer in school & Difficulty in connecting with peers
This type of disorder is commonly
referred to as "sociopaths." - ANSWER-Antisocial Personality Disorder
What are the characteristics of
Antisocial Personality Disorder-"Sociopaths" - ANSWER--Can seem normal
(unexpressive)
-MANIPULATIVE
-SHOWS NO EMPATHY FOR OTHERS
-Seductive
-Aggressive
-Callous toward others-no empathy
T/F Symptoms of Antisocial
Personality Disorder peek in the teenage years (into mid teens) and lesson after 40 -
ANSWER-TRUE
-But most are jailed before 40
T/F The main traits that characterize
Antisocial Personality Disorder are
antagonistic behaviors, such as being
deceitful and manipulative for personal gain (or
hostile if needs are blocked. - ANSWER-TRUE
A personal with Antisocial Personality Disorder may be able to act witty and
charming and be good at flattery in order to __________. - ANSWER-Manipulate the
emotions of others.
What is the treatment for Antisocial Personality Disorder? - ANSWER-THERE IS NO
TREATMENT THAT IS FDA APPROVED
-Psychotherapy can be helpful.....
This disorder is the most well known and dramatic of the personality disorders. -
ANSWER-Borderline Personality Disorder
Which gender is Borderline
Personality Disorder more prevalent in? - ANSWER-WOMEN!!!
What are the characteristics of
Borderline Personality Disorder? - ANSWER--DRAMATIC!!!!!!
-UNSTABLE MOOD (RAPIDLY CHANGE BACK & FORTH)
-Splitting (Inability to see both positive and negative in others)
-Self-mutiliation behaviors
-Suicidal
