Psychological Disorders - Exam II
Personality Disorders Questions and
Answers
should drugs be used in treatment of schizotypal personality disorder - ANSWER-
maybe; in low doses, they seem to help some clients
Transported to the hospital after a suicide attempt, a man is later admitted to the
hospital's psychiatric wing. His history showed other self-destructive behaviors and
recklessness. MOST likely, if the man is diagnosed with a personality disorder, it will
be: - ANSWER-borderline
according to psychodynamic theorists, an important factor in the development of
avoidant personality disorder is - ANSWER-early experiences of shame
assume a study of prison inmates diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder
shows that they generally experience less anxiety than other people when they lie or
"con" others. this outcome would most strongly support which theoretical position? -
ANSWER-biological
the personality disorder that is characterized by the need for undying love and
admiration is - ANSWER-narcissistic
the set of uniquely expressed characteristics that influence behaviors, emotions,
thoughts, and interactions that is unique to each individual is termed - ANSWER-
personality
cruelty to animals and people, destructions of property, and truancy before the age
of 15 - ANSWER-are characteristics of those later diagnosed with antisocial
personality disorder
schizoid personality disorder differs from paranoid personality disorder in that -
ANSWER-those with schizoid personality disorder desire to be alone; those with
paranoid personality are alone because of suspiciousness
Comorbidity describes a situation in which: - ANSWER-two disorders occur together
in an individual
"Be loyal to your family" was what the child heard all the time, along with "You
shouldn't - and can't -do it on your own, so don't even try." a behaviorist would say
this kind of upbringing would be MOST likely to produce which of the personality
disorders in the child, when he or she reached adulthood? - ANSWER-dependent
, which statement is accurate, in terms of current research findings? - ANSWER-"odd"
personality disorders and schizophrenia are related to one another
the theorists who describes schizoid personality disorder as developing from coping
with parental rejection by avoiding relationships represents the: - ANSWER-
psychodynamic perspective
one reason that the personality disorders are difficult to treat is that the afflicted
individuals - ANSWER-are frequently unaware that they have a problem
"It is clear that very demanding parents caused this person to develop paranoid
personality disorder. " This statement MOST likely would be made by someone from
which theoretical perspective? - ANSWER-psychodynamic
The DSM-5 identifies 10 personality disorders utilizing a - ANSWER-categorical
approach
avoidant personality disorder seems MOST closely related to - ANSWER-social
anxiety
a person who has an excessive need to be taken care of and is clingy is MOST likely
to qualify for a diagnosis of - ANSWER-dependent personality disorder
"I am the greatest!" a famous boxer declared loudly and often. Had he in fact acted
throughout his adult life as though he were the greatest, the most appropriate
diagnosis would be - ANSWER-narcissistic personality disorder
An enduring, rigid pattern of inner experience and outward behavior that impairs the
sense of self, emotional experiences, goals, capacity for empathy, and/or capacity
for intimacy is known as a: - ANSWER-personality disorder
Elena can't seem to establish social ties because she is afraid of being embarrassed
or appearing foolish. She is easily hurt by criticism and is not willing to go into
unfamiliar situations. She may be experiencing: - ANSWER-avoidant personality
disorder
You might suspect an "era of narcissism" is approaching for a country when: -
ANSWER-there is increasing emphasis on self-expression and competitiveness
which statement is accurate regarding antisocial personality disorder? - ANSWER-
most who have it are not treated, and most who are treated are not helped much
Wes has always been a loner. He has never much cared for being with other people
and does not form relationships easily. He appears to be without emotion. Wes may
be exhibiting: - ANSWER-schizoid personality disorder
The type of therapist MOST likely to try to help people diagnosed with histrionic
personality disorder to believe they are not helpless, and to teach them better
thinking skills , is a ________ therapist - ANSWER-cognitive
Personality Disorders Questions and
Answers
should drugs be used in treatment of schizotypal personality disorder - ANSWER-
maybe; in low doses, they seem to help some clients
Transported to the hospital after a suicide attempt, a man is later admitted to the
hospital's psychiatric wing. His history showed other self-destructive behaviors and
recklessness. MOST likely, if the man is diagnosed with a personality disorder, it will
be: - ANSWER-borderline
according to psychodynamic theorists, an important factor in the development of
avoidant personality disorder is - ANSWER-early experiences of shame
assume a study of prison inmates diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder
shows that they generally experience less anxiety than other people when they lie or
"con" others. this outcome would most strongly support which theoretical position? -
ANSWER-biological
the personality disorder that is characterized by the need for undying love and
admiration is - ANSWER-narcissistic
the set of uniquely expressed characteristics that influence behaviors, emotions,
thoughts, and interactions that is unique to each individual is termed - ANSWER-
personality
cruelty to animals and people, destructions of property, and truancy before the age
of 15 - ANSWER-are characteristics of those later diagnosed with antisocial
personality disorder
schizoid personality disorder differs from paranoid personality disorder in that -
ANSWER-those with schizoid personality disorder desire to be alone; those with
paranoid personality are alone because of suspiciousness
Comorbidity describes a situation in which: - ANSWER-two disorders occur together
in an individual
"Be loyal to your family" was what the child heard all the time, along with "You
shouldn't - and can't -do it on your own, so don't even try." a behaviorist would say
this kind of upbringing would be MOST likely to produce which of the personality
disorders in the child, when he or she reached adulthood? - ANSWER-dependent
, which statement is accurate, in terms of current research findings? - ANSWER-"odd"
personality disorders and schizophrenia are related to one another
the theorists who describes schizoid personality disorder as developing from coping
with parental rejection by avoiding relationships represents the: - ANSWER-
psychodynamic perspective
one reason that the personality disorders are difficult to treat is that the afflicted
individuals - ANSWER-are frequently unaware that they have a problem
"It is clear that very demanding parents caused this person to develop paranoid
personality disorder. " This statement MOST likely would be made by someone from
which theoretical perspective? - ANSWER-psychodynamic
The DSM-5 identifies 10 personality disorders utilizing a - ANSWER-categorical
approach
avoidant personality disorder seems MOST closely related to - ANSWER-social
anxiety
a person who has an excessive need to be taken care of and is clingy is MOST likely
to qualify for a diagnosis of - ANSWER-dependent personality disorder
"I am the greatest!" a famous boxer declared loudly and often. Had he in fact acted
throughout his adult life as though he were the greatest, the most appropriate
diagnosis would be - ANSWER-narcissistic personality disorder
An enduring, rigid pattern of inner experience and outward behavior that impairs the
sense of self, emotional experiences, goals, capacity for empathy, and/or capacity
for intimacy is known as a: - ANSWER-personality disorder
Elena can't seem to establish social ties because she is afraid of being embarrassed
or appearing foolish. She is easily hurt by criticism and is not willing to go into
unfamiliar situations. She may be experiencing: - ANSWER-avoidant personality
disorder
You might suspect an "era of narcissism" is approaching for a country when: -
ANSWER-there is increasing emphasis on self-expression and competitiveness
which statement is accurate regarding antisocial personality disorder? - ANSWER-
most who have it are not treated, and most who are treated are not helped much
Wes has always been a loner. He has never much cared for being with other people
and does not form relationships easily. He appears to be without emotion. Wes may
be exhibiting: - ANSWER-schizoid personality disorder
The type of therapist MOST likely to try to help people diagnosed with histrionic
personality disorder to believe they are not helpless, and to teach them better
thinking skills , is a ________ therapist - ANSWER-cognitive
