Question 1

Which of the following findings in people with antisocial personality disorder supports the underarousal theory?

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A)   Low levels of cortical arousal
B)   High resting heart rates
C)   High measures of skin conductance
D)   High fear thresholdsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Rob is a 15-year-old boy who has been repeatedly arrested for theft and assault. In addition to shoplifting, he has been caught stealing money from his parents' wallets and his younger sister's piggy bank. Rob shows no guilt or remorse for the many ways that he hurts others. Rob's current diagnosis is most likely disorder.

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A)   antisocial personality
B)   attention deficit hyperactivity
C)   conduct
D)   narcissistic personalityE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

A recent theory suggests that the psychological profiles of many serial killers point to the role of which psychological disorder?

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A)   Schizophrenia
B)   Antisocial personality disorder
C)   Delusional disorder
D)   Obsessive-compulsive personality disorderE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Of the following, personality disorder is not found in "Cluster B."

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A)   antisocial
B)   borderline
C)   histrionic
D)   schizoidE) All of the above
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) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Of the following, the most accurate statement with regard to the treatment of avoidant personality disorder is

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A)   no well-controlled studies of treatment outcomes have been conducted.
B)   there are well-controlled studies though none show any treatment success.
C)   individuals with this disorder are seldom sufficiently motivated to succeed in treatment.
D)   behavioral intervention programs for anxiety and social skills have had some success.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Patients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder are usually

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A)   motivated to begin therapy and generally make progress quickly.
B)   motivated to begin therapy but generally make little progress.
C)   not motivated to begin therapy and effectiveness is not yet determined.
D)   not motivated to begin therapy but generally make progress quickly while in therapy.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

According to the textbook, a possible cause of schizotypal personality disorder is .

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A)   genetic
B)   environmental
C)   brain abnormalities
D)   all of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

All of the following are mentioned in your text as appropriate treatment strategies for narcissistic personality disorder EXCEPT

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A)   cognitive therapy to replace grandiose fantasies with more realistic goals.
B)   coping strategies focused on relaxation training to help accept criticism.
C)   exploration of early life trauma that led to the disorder.
D)   being helped to focus on the feelings of others.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

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) None of the above

Question 11

According to the underarousal hypothesis, individuals with antisocial personality disorder may engage in their characteristic behaviors as a way to

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A)   deal with their fears.
B)   provide a level of stimulation that most of us receive from more typical behaviors.
C)   provide a sense of relief from the feelings of depression that they experience when they are not highly aroused.
D)   reduce the generally high level of arousal that they feel.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

The disorder that shares many similar symptoms with schizophrenia is personality disorder.

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A)   schizoid
B)   paranoid
C)   borderline
D)   schizotypalE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

A possible brain-based explanation for antisocial personality disorder would be

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A)   reduced behavioral inhibition and increased reward system activation.
B)   increased behavioral inhibition and decreased reward system activation.
C)   the absence of fight or flight responses.
D)   brain deterioration.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

According to your textbook, the main reason that we do not have sufficient research examining the development of personality disorders is that

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A)   many individuals do not seek treatment in the early phases of these disorders.
B)   there is insufficient research funding for these disorders due to relative lack of public awareness.
C)   sophisticated research methods are necessary to study disorders that are so ingrained in personality.
D)   all of these are correctE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

The behavior of those diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder tends to

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A)   continue to increase throughout the lifespan.
B)   increase dramatically at about age 30.
C)   decline significantly around age 40.
D)   remain stable throughout the lifespan.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following researchers has focused his/her work on identifying the various traits of a psychopathic personality?

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A)   Werth
B)   Ebbinghaus
C)   Cleckley
D)   MazzaE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Individuals who have "ideas of reference" but who sense that these beliefs are probably unrealistic are generally diagnosed with personality disorder.

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A)   schizotypal
B)   avoidant
C)   antisocial
D)   histrionicE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

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) All of the above

Question 19

Thomas was an elementary school principal who would meet with a team of professionals to discuss various children's problems within the school. He would tell them his philosophy of education, discipline, interacting with staff and children, etc. and why this was the best way to run the school. After his lengthy dissertation, the school psychologist wanted to discuss a child who appeared to have a learning disability. Thomas immediately excused himself to take inventory. Which type of personality disorder best typifies Thomas' behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   Antisocial
B)   Histrionic
C)   Narcissistic
D)   DependentE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

According to the definition of personality disorder, only individuals who show patterns of maladaptive behavior or emotional distress as a result of their actions should be diagnosed with a personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)   suicidal
B)   the most severe
C)   enduring
D)   highly variableE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Exam 12: Personality Disorders

Patients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder are usually

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Individuals who have "ideas of reference" but who sense that these beliefs are probably unrealistic are generally diagnosed with personality disorder.

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The disorder that shares many similar symptoms with schizophrenia is personality disorder.

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

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A recent theory suggests that the psychological profiles of many serial killers point to the role of which psychological disorder?

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According to the underarousal hypothesis, individuals with antisocial personality disorder may engage in their characteristic behaviors as a way to

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Of the following, the most accurate statement with regard to the treatment of avoidant personality disorder is

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Of the following, personality disorder is not found in "Cluster B."

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According to the definition of personality disorder, only individuals who show patterns of maladaptive behavior or emotional distress as a result of their actions should be diagnosed with a personality disorder.

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All of the following are mentioned in your text as appropriate treatment strategies for narcissistic personality disorder EXCEPT

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Which of the following researchers has focused his/her work on identifying the various traits of a psychopathic personality?

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

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According to your textbook, the main reason that we do not have sufficient research examining the development of personality disorders is that

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The behavior of those diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder tends to

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According to the textbook, a possible cause of schizotypal personality disorder is .

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Which of the following findings in people with antisocial personality disorder supports the underarousal theory?

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A possible brain-based explanation for antisocial personality disorder would be

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Individuals who have "ideas of reference" but who sense that these beliefs are probably unrealistic are generally diagnosed with personality disorder.

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The disorder that shares many similar symptoms with schizophrenia is personality disorder.

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Of the following, the most accurate statement with regard to the treatment of avoidant personality disorder is

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Of the following, personality disorder is not found in "Cluster B."

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All of the following are mentioned in your text as appropriate treatment strategies for narcissistic personality disorder EXCEPT

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Which of the following researchers has focused his/her work on identifying the various traits of a psychopathic personality?

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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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