Question 1

One of the likely problems a therapist may encounter while trying to help a patient with histrionic personality disorder is the patient's

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A)  unwillingness to admit there is a problem.
B)  use of threatening language.
C)  lack of intellectual ability necessary to succeed in therapy.
D)  manipulative use of crying, charm or seductive behaviour.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Of the following, the most accurate statement regarding research for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is

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A)  well controlled research suggests the use of a highly structured behavioural programme can be effective with motivated patients.
B)  well controlled research suggests the use of cognitive-behavioural treatment.
C)  the great deal of research that has been conducted indicates there are currently no effective treatments.
D)  there is little research regarding the successful treatment of this disorder, though relaxation and distraction techniques seem to make sense.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

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 4

When working with a patient diagnosed with dependent personality disorder, the therapist must be particularly careful that the patient does not

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A)  take over the agenda of the sessions.
B)  become inconsistent in attending sessions.
C)  manipulate the therapist by being overly dramatic.
D)  become overly dependent on the therapist.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

One prevalent outcome for individuals with schizoid personality disorder is _____________.

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A)  homelessness
B)  drug abuse
C)  eating disorders
D)  anxietyE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

When someone has a personality disorder,

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A)  the person may feel that they do not have a problem.
B)  the person is always distressed by his/her disorder.
C)  the disorder may come and go.
D)  the disorder tends to start very suddenly.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

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

Question 8

The data regarding treatment outcome for individuals with paranoid personality disorder

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A)  indicate no evidence 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 behavioural approaches are effective.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

In Jill's psychotherapy sessions, the therapist has been using techniques to gradually make her more comfortable with social situations.Similar to the treatments used for individuals with social phobia, the therapist has given Jill homework assignments that require her to practice talking to strangers, join informal groups and speak in front of small groups.Most likely, she is being treated for _______________ personality disorder.

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

Question 10

Research regarding psychological treatment for borderline personality disorder suggests that ___________ appears to be helpful in improving mood and reducing suicidal and self-injurious behaviours.

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A)  dialectical behaviour therapy
B)  cognitive therapy
C)  operant conditioning
D)  nothingE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Andile quickly becomes the centre of attention when she enters a room.She is a tall and attractive young woman who generally wears something striking.Andile is known as a flirt and she acts in a seductive manner around men.When Amy speaks, she uses very exaggerated terms, even when describing relatively ordinary situations.Amy's diagnosis is most likely _____________ personality disorder.

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A)  histrionic
B)  narcissistic
C)  borderline
D)  dependentE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following statements is false?

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A)  Recent research is refining the search for genes that cause antisocial personality disorder.
B)  Recent research on brain damage indicates that brain damage is found in psychopaths.
C)  Recent research on neuropsychological tests indicates that psychopaths score equally as well as nonpsychopaths.
D)  Some research suggests that those with psychopathy are generally underaroused, and thus engage in actions to compensate for this lack of stimulus input.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

According to your text, the most accurate statement regarding the treatment of histrionic personality disorder is that

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A)  there are no scientific studies demonstrating success.
B)  patients who voluntarily attend therapy tend to get better.
C)  strict behavioural programmes have been shown to be effective in scientific research.
D)  cognitive therapy is most effective.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

All of the following are necessary conditions for the diagnosis of a personality disorder EXCEPT

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A)  patient feelings of distress.
B)  distress to the person demonstrating the behaviours or others around them.
C)  maladaptive functioning.
D)  chronic course of behaviour.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Unlike schizophrenia or an eating disorder, personality disorders can be viewed as disorders of

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A)  biology rather than learning.
B)  learning rather than disease.
C)  degree rather than kind.
D)  functioning rather than disease.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

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

Question 17

Vince is extremely impressed with himself.Although he has achieved only a moderate amount of success, he thinks of himself as uniquely special and deserving of the best of everything.Vince fantasises frequently about great wealth and fame and does not really pay much attention to other people except to note how they react to him.Vince should be diagnosed with _____________ personality disorder.

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A)  antisocial
B)  histrionic
C)  narcissistic
D)  dependentE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Theo is quite a loner.He walks to class by himself, does not talk to anyone and appears indifferent to other people.It is clear that Theo neither desires nor enjoys closeness with others.He does not act in any obviously unusual ways, nor does he appear to possess strange beliefs about the world.Of the following personality disorders, Theo appears to be __________.

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A)  avoidant
B)  antisocial
C)  schizoid
D)  schizotypalE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT true about those with antisocial personality disorder?

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A)  Having a lower IQ is predictive of having run-ins with the law.
B)  Some function quite well in fields such as entertainment and politics.
C)  They tend to come from families with a history of criminal problems.
D)  They cannot avoid brushes with the law or learn to function well in society.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

It has been suggested that there may be a relationship between ___________ personality disorder and ____________ personality disorder, with some evidence that each may be gender-typed alternative ways of expressing the same underlying condition.

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A)  histrionic; narcissistic
B)  dependent; histrionic
C)  antisocial; histrionic
D)  antisocial; dependentE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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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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Research regarding psychological treatment for borderline personality disorder suggests that ___________ appears to be helpful in improving mood and reducing suicidal and self-injurious behaviours.

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One prevalent outcome for individuals with schizoid personality disorder is _____________.

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When working with a patient diagnosed with dependent personality disorder, the therapist must be particularly careful that the patient does not

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