Question 1

According to psychoanalytic theory,the conflicts between the id and the superego often lead to feelings of

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A)  anxiety.
B)  desire.
C)  depression.
D)  anger.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Rocky Starr is a male rocker who wears outlandishmakeup and women's clothing when performing on stage.This behavior is considered

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A)  more abnormal than that of  an accountant who starts to do so because rockstars are supposed to be very masculine.
B)  less abnormal than that of an accountant  who starts to do so because it is consistent with his professional success.
C)  less abnormal than that of an accountant who starts to do so because its more common to see a rockstar in makeup.
D)  just as abnormal as that of  an accountant who starts to do so because abnormality is defined by the individual himself.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

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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A)  narcissistic; antisocial
B)  dependent; narcissistic
C)  avoidant; dependent
D)  antisocial; histrionicE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

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

Question 5

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) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 6

The prototype of a disorder reflects ________ as described in DSM-5.

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A)  its history and prognosis
B)  its biological underpinnings
C)  The causes of pathology
D)  the "typical" profile and diagnostic criteriaE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

In the world,the prevalence of personality disorders is estimated to be approximately________ percent.

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A)  0.5
B)  2
C)  6
D)  11E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

A psychological dysfunction refers to

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A)  a breakdown in cognitive functioning.
B)  a breakdown in emotional functioning.
C)  a breakdown in behavioral functioning.
D)  any of theseE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

A patient arrives in your office with a severe fear of spiders.You treat this patient by gradually introducing her to snake images,snake toys,and eventually live snakes in order to show her that nothing bad happened in the presence of these objects.You are using the therapeutic technique called

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A)  Cognitive therapy
B)  Systematic desensitization
C)  Operant conditioning
D)  Multidimensional therapyE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

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

Question 12

In psychoanalytic psychotherapy,it is important for patients to

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A)  keep their thoughts and feelings to themselves.
B)  make eye contact with the psychoanalyst.
C)  describe the content of their dreams to the analyst.
D)  remain in a horizontal posture to induce emotional processing.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

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) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Explain psychoanalytic theory.Refer to concepts such as anxiety,defense mechanisms,and psychosexual development.Use examples to illustrate these concepts.

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Question 15

According to Sigmund Freud,the Electra complex,the psychosexual conflict that occurs at the phallic stage of development in girls,is characterized by

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A)  castration anxiety.
B)  Oedipal conflicts.
C)  penis envy.
D)  latency lust.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Tameka,having earned her master's degree,has begun treating disorders and concentrating on family problems.Tameka is probably a(n)

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A)  psychiatric social worker.
B)  family therapist.
C)  psychiatric nurse.
D)  mental health counselor.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

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 18

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

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A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true about borderline personality disorder?

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A)   It is observed in every culture and seen in about 5 percent of the population.
B)  Emotional dysfunction is one of the best predictors of suicide in this group.
C)  Long-term outcomes are discouraging, with many relapsing within five years
D)  A high number, almost 12 percent, succeed at suicide.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

One unusual finding discussed in your text is that ________ personality disorder may have played a role in the behavior of several serial killers.

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A)  narcissistic
B)  antisocial
C)  obsessive-compulsive
D)  schizotypalE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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In psychoanalytic psychotherapy,it is important for patients to

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Tameka,having earned her master's degree,has begun treating disorders and concentrating on family problems.Tameka is probably a(n)

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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 patient arrives in your office with a severe fear of spiders.You treat this patient by gradually introducing her to snake images,snake toys,and eventually live snakes in order to show her that nothing bad happened in the presence of these objects.You are using the therapeutic technique called

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The prototype of a disorder reflects ________ as described in DSM-5.

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

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

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In the world,the prevalence of personality disorders is estimated to be approximately________ percent.

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Rocky Starr is a male rocker who wears outlandishmakeup and women's clothing when performing on stage.This behavior is considered

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