Question 1

When Axel arrives late for class,he walks in with a grand entrance and apologizes to the professor and the students in class.He proceeds to tell them he had every intention of being at class on time,but the traffic was terrible and many accidents occurred,which delayed him.Axel describes this in much exaggerated detail before he takes his seat.This commonly happens every time he is late.Axel could be diagnosed with which personality disorder?

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A)  Histrionic
B)  Narcissistic
C)  BorderlineD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 2

According to the textbook,the most likely cause of schizotypal personality disorder is

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A)  poor parenting.
B)  social modeling.
C)  biological.
D)  isolation during childhood.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

The research examining the cause of antisocial personality disorder suggests that

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A)  the primary cause is genetics.
B)  genetics and environment interact to cause the disorder.
C)  the primary cause is poor parenting.
D)  there is no evidence of either a genetic or environmental cause.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

What is one advantage of the categorical system over the dimensional system when it comes to classifying and diagnosing personality disorders?

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A)  convenience
B)  accuracy
C)  communicability
D)  It is better as a prognostic toolE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Which of the following prevention strategies looks promising for children who are at risk for later antisocial personality disorder?

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A)  A training program for parents of toddlers (ages 1½ to 2½ years) 
B)  A program for families with a high degree of family dysfunction
C)  A program for families where at least one parent has a history of antisocial personality disorder
D)  All of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

When individuals with dependent personality disorder are in therapy,they are

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A)  seemingly "model" patients.
B)  resistant to the therapeutic process.
C)  too unstable to do the intellectual work that therapy requires.
D)  demanding and impulsive.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The diagnosis of more than one personality disorder in an individual patient is

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A)  common.
B)  impossible unless the person suffers from dissociative identity disorder.
C)  rare.
D)  only possible for personality disorders in the same DSM-5 cluster.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

An individual who goes through life as a loner with no motivation to interact with others but with relatively normal behavior and beliefs is likely to be diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.

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A)  histrionic
B)  narcissistic
C)  schizoid
D)  paranoidE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following are the two major theories that have been proposed to explain antisocial personality disorder?

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A)  Underarousal and fearlessness
B)  Underarousal and shamelessness
C)  overarousal and fearlessness
D)  overarousal and shamelessnessE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Hideki has been diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder and has begun psychotherapy.Since he is willing to undergo a combined treatment approach,the result

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A)  is excellent since most patients seeking treatment eventually are symptom free.
B)  may be a reduction in symptoms or postponement of schizophrenia.
C)  is excellent only if he is willing to take medication.
D)  is poor since most patients go on to develop schizophrenia.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

There is a great controversy regarding the classification issue of the personality disorders.Explain what are seen as problems with the current classification system used in the DSM?

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There is a great deal of overlap of the ...

Question 12

Describe the basic features of antisocial personality disorder.Why is psychotherapy with this population so likely to fail?

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Antisocial personality disorder involves...

Question 13

When asked about their childhood,individuals diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder tend to remember their parents as

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A)  warm and loving.
B)  substance abusing.
C)  rejecting.
D)  depressed.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

You are waiting to board a plane when you hear that the flight has been delayed due to a passing thunderstorm.The man sitting next to you says,"Passing thunderstorm,sure! That's Jim again,he's been doing everything to make me miss this meeting because he's trying to get me fired!" Of the following,this statement would be most consistent with ________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidant
B)  histrionic
C)  borderline
D)  paranoidE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Individuals who have excessive feelings of social inadequacy,sensitivity to criticism,and a need for reassurance are likely to develop either ________ personality disorder or ________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  narcissistic; antisocial
B)  dependent; narcissistic
C)  avoidant; dependent
D)  antisocial; histrionicE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Marie has a history of being arrested for arson and shows no remorse for her destructive actions; Marion has a perfect legal record,but often manipulates her friends to get what she wants and doesn't feel guilt when she hurts their feelings.Marie most likely has_______,while Marion most likely has___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Schizoid personality disorder; antisocial personality disorder
B)  Antisocial personality disorder; schizoid personality disorder
C)  Psychopathy; antisocial personality disorder
D)  Antisocial personality disorder; psychopathyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Patients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder

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A)  often request treatment and generally make progress quickly.
B)  often request treatment but generally make little progress.
C)  rarely request treatment in response to a crisis.
D)  rarely request treatment but generally make progress quickly while in therapy.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

As many as 30 to 50 percent of the individuals with schizotypal personality disorder who request clinical help also meet the criteria for

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A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B)  substance disorder.
C)  anorexia.
D)  major depressive disorder.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

One difference between a psychopath and a person with antisocial personality disorder is that ________ are used in diagnosing the psychopath,but ________ are used to diagnose antisocial personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  personality traits; observable behaviors
B)  observable behaviors; personality traits
C)  clinical judgments; objective test scores
D)  medical criteria; psychological assessmentsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The data regarding treatment outcome for individuals with paranoid personality disorder

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A)  indicate clients do not remain in therapy long enough for treatment success.
B)  suggest that treatment can only be successful if the patient remains in therapy for a minimum of one year.
C)  indicate that cognitive therapy is effective in most cases.
D)  demonstrate that strict behavioral approaches are effective.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 11: Personality Disorders.

One difference between a psychopath and a person with antisocial personality disorder is that are used in diagnosing the psychopath,but are used to diagnose antisocial personality disorder.

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Individuals who have excessive feelings of social inadequacy,sensitivity to criticism,and a need for reassurance are likely to develop either personality disorder or personality disorder.

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Marie has a history of being arrested for arson and shows no remorse for her destructive actions; Marion has a perfect legal record,but often manipulates her friends to get what she wants and doesn't feel guilt when she hurts their feelings.Marie most likely has_,while Marion most likely has_____.

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What is one advantage of the categorical system over the dimensional system when it comes to classifying and diagnosing personality disorders?

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The data regarding treatment outcome for individuals with paranoid personality disorder

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Hideki has been diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder and has begun psychotherapy.Since he is willing to undergo a combined treatment approach,the result

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According to the textbook,the most likely cause of schizotypal personality disorder is

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Which of the following are the two major theories that have been proposed to explain antisocial personality disorder?

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Patients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder

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When asked about their childhood,individuals diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder tend to remember their parents as

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The research examining the cause of antisocial personality disorder suggests that

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The diagnosis of more than one personality disorder in an individual patient is

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Which of the following prevention strategies looks promising for children who are at risk for later antisocial personality disorder?

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