Question 1

Cluster B personality disorders tend to be characterized by _________ behavior.

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A)   dramatic
B)   eccentric
C)   anxious
D)   understatedE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Amy quickly becomes the center of attention when she enters a room.She is a tall and attractive young woman who generally wears something striking.Amy is known as a flirt and 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) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Your client displays schizotypal personality disorder.Because you are a well-trained,responsible professional,you know to assess for a likely comorbid disorder,namely,

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A)   histrionic personality disorder.
B)   major depressive disorder.
C)   eating disorders.
D)   sexual disorders.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

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

Question 5

In the CD-ROM "Abnormal Psychology Live," George exhibited all of the following behaviors associated with antisocial personality disorder EXCEPT

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A)   lying.
B)   fire-setting.
C)   destruction of property.
D)   abusing animals.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

According to your text,it is likely that future users of the DSM will

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A)   eliminate personality disorders altogether.
B)   emphasize categorical views of personality disorders.
C)   incorporate elements of a dimensional approach to personality disorders.
D)   reduce the number of personality disorders listed.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

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

Question 8

As many as 30% to 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 disorder
C)   anorexia
D)   major depressive disorderE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

One way to introduce dimensions into the definition of a personality disorder is to rate clients on six broad personality domains.Each of the following is one of those personality trait domains EXCEPT _________________.

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A)   negative emotionality
B)   self-defeating
C)   disinhibition
D)   schizotypyE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Currently under discussion is introducing dimensions by rating clients on six broad personality trait domains.Each domain would include more specific _________________ .

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A)   characteristics
B)   trait facets
C)   major traits
D)   none of the aboveE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

With which of the following personality disorders is the term psychopath closely associated?

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A)   Avoidant
B)   Borderline
C)   Schizotypal
D)   AntisocialE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The research examining the cause of antisocial personality disorder suggests that

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A)   the primary cause is genetics.
B)   genetics and the environment interact to cause the disorder.
C)   the primary cause is poor parenting.
D)   there is no evidence of either a genetic or environmental cause.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

One prominent theory of antisocial personality disorder suggests that the behaviors are caused by an imbalance between the brain's

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A)   behavioral inhibition system and fight/flight system.
B)   fight/flight system and reward system.
C)   cortical stimulation system and behavioral inhibition system.
D)   behavioral inhibition system and reward system.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

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

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A)   He would be given a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder.
B)   He would be given a diagnosis of avoidant personality disorder.
C)   He would be given a diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder.
D)   He would not be diagnosed with a personality disorder.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 15

Steve steals money from his friends and family,lies to get what he wants,and often hurts others with no sign of guilt or remorse.Steve should probably be diagnosed with ______________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)   paranoid
B)   histrionic
C)   antisocial
D)   narcissisticE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

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) All of the above

Question 17

You are waiting to board a plane when you hear that the flight has been delayed due to a passing thunderstorm.The man sitting next to you says,"Passing thunder storm,sure! That's Jim again; he's been doing everything to make me miss this meeting because he's trying to get me fired!" Of the following,this statement would be most consistent with ____________ personality disorder.

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A)   avoidant
B)   histrionic
C)   borderline
D)   paranoidE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

The personality disorder characterized by unreasonable fear of abandonment,fear of being rejected,avoidance of disagreement,inability to make decisions for oneself,and clinging behavior is ______________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

A diagnosis of more than one personality disorder in the same client

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A)   may indicate the disorders are poorly defined.
B)   is called comorbidity.
C)   may reveal substantial overlap among the disorder categories.
D)   all of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

In terms of feelings of inadequacy,sensitivity to criticism and need for reassurance,individuals with _____________ personality disorder and _______________ personality disorder are quite similar.

Accepted Answer

A)   dependent; avoidant
B)   dependent; schizoid
C)   schizoid; avoidant
D)   histrionic; antisocialE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 12: Personality Disorders

Currently under discussion is introducing dimensions by rating clients on six broad personality trait domains.Each domain would include more specific _________________ .

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With which of the following personality disorders is the term psychopath closely associated?

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A diagnosis of more than one personality disorder in the same client

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In the CD-ROM "Abnormal Psychology Live," George exhibited all of the following behaviors associated with antisocial personality disorder EXCEPT

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Your client displays schizotypal personality disorder.Because you are a well-trained,responsible professional,you know to assess for a likely comorbid disorder,namely,

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As many as 30% to 50% of the individuals with schizotypal personality disorder who request clinical help also meet the criteria for ____________.

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The research examining the cause of antisocial personality disorder suggests that

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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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One prominent theory of antisocial personality disorder suggests that the behaviors are caused by an imbalance between the brain's

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

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

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Cluster B personality disorders tend to be characterized by _________ behavior.

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

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Steve steals money from his friends and family,lies to get what he wants,and often hurts others with no sign of guilt or remorse.Steve should probably be diagnosed with ______________ personality disorder.

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One way to introduce dimensions into the definition of a personality disorder is to rate clients on six broad personality domains.Each of the following is one of those personality trait domains EXCEPT _________________.

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The personality disorder characterized by unreasonable fear of abandonment,fear of being rejected,avoidance of disagreement,inability to make decisions for oneself,and clinging behavior is ______________ personality disorder.

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In terms of feelings of inadequacy,sensitivity to criticism and need for reassurance,individuals with _ personality disorder and ___ personality disorder are quite similar.

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According to your text,it is likely that future users of the DSM will

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Exam 12: Personality Disorders

Currently under discussion is introducing dimensions by rating clients on six broad personality trait domains.Each domain would include more specific _________________ .

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With which of the following personality disorders is the term psychopath closely associated?

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A diagnosis of more than one personality disorder in the same client

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In the CD-ROM "Abnormal Psychology Live," George exhibited all of the following behaviors associated with antisocial personality disorder EXCEPT

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Your client displays schizotypal personality disorder.Because you are a well-trained,responsible professional,you know to assess for a likely comorbid disorder,namely,

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As many as 30% to 50% of the individuals with schizotypal personality disorder who request clinical help also meet the criteria for ____________.

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The research examining the cause of antisocial personality disorder suggests that

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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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One prominent theory of antisocial personality disorder suggests that the behaviors are caused by an imbalance between the brain's

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

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Cluster B personality disorders tend to be characterized by _________ behavior.

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

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Steve steals money from his friends and family,lies to get what he wants,and often hurts others with no sign of guilt or remorse.Steve should probably be diagnosed with ______________ personality disorder.

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One way to introduce dimensions into the definition of a personality disorder is to rate clients on six broad personality domains.Each of the following is one of those personality trait domains EXCEPT _________________.

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The personality disorder characterized by unreasonable fear of abandonment,fear of being rejected,avoidance of disagreement,inability to make decisions for oneself,and clinging behavior is ______________ personality disorder.

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In terms of feelings of inadequacy,sensitivity to criticism and need for reassurance,individuals with _____________ personality disorder and _______________ personality disorder are quite similar.

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