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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...

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DSM-5, an updated version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders was published in


A) 1994.
B) 2000.
C) 2002.
D) 2013.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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DSM-IV-TR divides personality disorders into ____ distinct clusters.


A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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You have just read a newspaper article about a savage rape and murder.You wonder how someone could commit such a horrible crime.Then you recall from your study of Freudian theory that, according to Freud, anyone could be a killer or rapist if ________ impulses are not well controlled.


A) egoistic
B) phallic
C) id
D) mesmeric

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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


A) avoidant
B) schizoid
C) schizotypal
D) antisocial

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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According to the definition of personality disorder, only individuals who show ________ patterns of maladaptive behavior should be diagnosed with a personality disorder.


A) suicidal
B) the most severe
C) relatively permanent
D) highly variable

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

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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___________.


A) Schizoid personality disorder; antisocial personality disorder
B) Antisocial personality disorder; schizoid personality disorder
C) Psychopathy; antisocial personality disorder
D) Antisocial personality disorder; psychopathy

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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A psychological dysfunction refers to


A) a breakdown in cognitive functioning.
B) a breakdown in emotional functioning.
C) a breakdown in behavioural functioning.
D) any of these

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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One of the contributing factors in the developmental history of individuals with antisocial personality disorder appears to be that their parents were more likely to have utilized


A) firm discipline.
B) inconsistent discipline.
C) an overly protective parenting style.
D) physical discipline.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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


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) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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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?


A) Histrionic
B) Narcissistic
C) Borderline.
D) Borderline

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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Discuss the gender differences found in personality disorders.Give specific examples of disorders where gender differences occur.Do the disparities indicate differences between men and women in certain basic experiences that are genetic, sociocultural, or both, or do they represent biases on the part of the clinicians who make the diagnoses?

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Borderline personality disorder is diagn...

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A woman demonstrating a high degree of Western 'stereotypical female' traits might well be diagnosed with histrionic personality disorder.Which of the following would probably occur if a man demonstrated very stereotypical masculine traits?


A) He would be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder.
B) He would be diagnosed with histrionic personality disorder.
C) He would be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder.
D) He probably would not be diagnosed with any personality disorder.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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What is the difference between personality disorders and other psychological disorders (e.g., mood disorders)? Why is more disagreement in the mental health profession regarding the categorization of personality disorders?

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Personality disorders are defined as β€˜en...

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The characteristic features of personality disorders tend to develop with


A) rapid onset in late adolescence.
B) gradual onset in adulthood.
C) rapid onset in adulthood.
D) onset in childhood that is difficult to pinpoint.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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In Freudian theory, 'libido' and 'thanatos' represent the two basic but opposing drives of


A) life and death.
B) sex and celibacy.
C) good and evil.
D) pleasure and pain.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following is NOT included as part of Freud's structure of the mind?


A) id
B) psyche
C) superego
D) ego

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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You just adopted a puppy and want to teach it to fetch the newspaper.What approach would B.F.Skinner advise you to take?


A) Punish the puppy each time it does not fetch the paper.
B) Give the puppy a treat each time it gets a little closer to fetching perfectly.
C) Give the puppy a treat each time it fetches perfectly and not otherwise.
D) Be patient and understand that behaviour shaping occurs naturally over developmental stages.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Which of the following is the most likely model to explain the cause of borderline personality disorder?


A) Biological
B) Early trauma resulting in posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms that are not recognized or dealt with during childhood
C) Stressful life events
D) Biological predisposition interacting with life events such as childhood trauma and later life stressors

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following is an accurate statement about 'stage' theories of development?


A) In Freudian theory, sexual arousal and interest occur during the latency stage.
B) In Erikson's theory, development occurs across the lifespan.
C) In Freudian theory, intrapsychic conflicts are resolved in early childhood.
D) In Fromm's theory, culture and society influence personality.

E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

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