Question 1

The reason that individuals with avoidant personality disorder avoid most relationships is that they

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A)  are extremely sensitive to the opinions of others and fear rejection.
B)  generally dislike other people and prefer to be alone.
C)  are so stimulated by the fantasy life in their own minds that they have little need for the company of others.
D)  experience bizarre thoughts and beliefs that distance them from others.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Substance abuse is particularly common in people with _____________ personality disorder, occurring in 60% of people with this diagnosis.

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A)  antisocial
B)  paranoid
C)  schizotypal
D)  schizoidE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Some have proposed that the personality disorders be replaced or supplemented by a dimensional model in which individuals would be rated on a series of personality dimensions as well as a categorical diagnosis.It is believed that this would have advantages over a purely categorical system.Which of the following would be such an advantage?

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A)  It would retain more information about each individual.
B)  It would be more flexible.
C)  It would avoid arbitrary decisions involved in assignment to a diagnostic category.
D)  all of theseE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

As many as 30-50% 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-related disorder.
C)  schizophrenia.
D)  major depressive disorder.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

A possible contribution to schizoid personality disorder is

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A)  childhood shyness.
B)  childhood abuse and neglect.
C)  being a parent of an autistic child.
D)  all of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Researchers conducting endophenotypic research on antisocial personality disorders are searching for

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A)  the gene that causes antisocial personality disorder.
B)  the genes that influence factors characteristic of the disorder such as fearlessness, aggression and impulsivity.
C)  brain damage that causes the disorder.
D)  the antisocial causes of the disorder.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

According to your text, the treatment of dependent personality disorder is

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A)  generally successful with a cognitive-behavioural approach.
B)  well researched, though no effective treatments have been established.
C)  not well researched.
D)  successful when based on systematic desensitisation and social skills training.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

One of the greatest challenges for any therapist treating an individual with paranoid personality disorder is

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A)  understanding the patient's belief system.
B)  getting the patient to trust the therapist.
C)  convincing the patient to talk about his beliefs.
D)  getting the patient to speak clearly.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

A key to treating people with avoidant personality disorder is

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A)  teaching emotional skills.
B)  building strong therapeutic relationships.
C)  the use of medication.
D)  increasing social contact.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Heidi has been diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder and has begun psychotherapy.Since she 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 she is willing to take medication.
D)  is poor since most patients go on to develop schizophrenia.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Describe the characteristics and causes of borderline personality disorder, and discuss possible treatment approaches and their efficacy.

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Question 12

Avoidant personality disorder tends to run in families with a history of

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A)  schizophrenia.
B)  mood disorders.
C)  anxiety.
D)  substance abuse.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above A

Question 13

Individuals who keep to themselves because they are anxious and fearful of rejection are likely to be diagnosed with ____________ personality disorder.

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A)  avoidant
B)  schizoid
C)  schizotypal
D)  antisocialE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

One reason why individuals with narcissistic personality disorder tend to become depressed at times is that they

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A)  become upset when their intimate relationships fail.
B)  seldom live up to their unrealistic expectations of themselves.
C)  are overly sensitive to the pain of others.
D)  have faulty serotonin circuits.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

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) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

A therapist who views personality disorders as a continuum sees these conditions in terms of

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A)  dimensions.
B)  categories.
C)  attitudes.
D)  groups.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

All of the following are common disorders that tend to be comorbid with borderline personality disorder EXCEPT

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A)  depression.
B)  substance abuse.
C)  bulimia nervosa.
D)  obsessive-compulsive disorder.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B) D

Question 18

Mary has been married for 20 years and describes how her husband has been verbally abusive towards her for most of that time.She indicates that her husband has had multiple affairs with other women, but she can't leave him because she 'loves and needs him'.When challenged by the interviewer regarding the wisdom of staying with such a man, Mary agrees with the interviewer, although she later confides that she always agrees with everyone to avoid conflict and disapproval.Mary should be diagnosed with ____________ personality disorder.

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A)  avoidant
B)  histrionic
C)  dependent
D)  borderlineE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Individuals who are socially isolated behave in ways that seem unusual, they tend to be suspicious and they have odd beliefs are generally diagnosed with _____________ personality disorder.

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A)  schizotypal
B)  schizoid
C)  paranoid
D)  multipleE) A) and B)
F) All of the above A

Question 20

People with narcissistic personality disorder display all of the following characteristics EXCEPT

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A)  exploitation of others.
B)  often very ecstatic because they receive the adulation of others.
C)  demand special attention.
D)  feelings of grandiosity.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 12: Personality Disorders

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Researchers conducting endophenotypic research on antisocial personality disorders are searching for

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According to your text, the treatment of dependent personality disorder is

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Describe the characteristics and causes of borderline personality disorder, and discuss possible treatment approaches and their efficacy.

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