Personality Disorder (Quiz #3c)
Chronic and pervasive pattern of inhibition in social situations, feelings of inadequacy, and extreme sensitivity to negative situations
avoidant personality disorder
Personality disorders are relatively easy to treat because they represent milder forms of mental illness compared to Axis I disorders.
False
The elimination of self-mutilation is the first goal in treating someone with histrionic personality disorder.
False
People with healthy personalities tend to be more flexible in dealing with people and situations compared to those with personality disorders.
True
Psychodynamic theorists explain obsessive-compulsive personality disorder as a fixation at the ______ stage.
anal
Which disorder is most often associated with criminal behavior?
antisocial
An individual with a diagnosed personality disorder is emotionally unstable, as well as impulsive and reckless. This person's diagnosis is likely to be which of the following personality disorders?
borderline
Pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and moods, and marked impulsivity
borderline personality disorder
Based on emerging trends in understanding personality disorders, which one of the following options is NOT a characteristic of a healthy personality?
introversion
A person suffering from a personality disorder also suffers from an Axis I disorder; this is called ______.
comorbidity
Assertiveness training would be most often effective in the treatment of which personality disorder?
dependent
Wes has always been a loner. He has never much cared for being with other people. He does not form relationships easily. He appears to be without emotion. Wes may be exhibiting the ______ personality disorder.
schizoid
Pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of emotional expression
schizoid personality disorder
Pattern of interpersonal deficits and eccentric behavior marked by acute discomfort in close relationships
schizotypal personality disorder
Individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder are particularly at risk for:
self-mutilation
Individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder are particularly at risk for:
suicide
Females diagnosed with _____________ personality disorder are often refused treatment by male therapists due to their highly manipulative behavior.
not narcissitic
Pattern of preoccupation with orderliness and perfectionism
obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control
obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Characterized by deep distrust and suspicion of others
paranoid personality disorder
If you wanted to write a book about a fictional character who is a "typical" example of antisocial personality disorder, you might have the character exhibit all of the following EXCEPT:
periods of very high anxiety
Pervasive pattern of charm, manipulation, and aggression with little or no remorse
antisocial personality disorder
The elimination of self-mutilation is the first goal in treating someone with _________.
borderline personality disorder
Pattern of submissive and clinging behavior and fears of separation related to a pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of
dependent personality disorder
The most common personality disorder is:
dependent personality disorder
A person constantly strives to be the center of attention, yet the ideas the person so eloquently expresses are usually shallow and changeable. If this person were diagnosed with a personality disorder, it most likely would be:
histrionic
People with ____________ personality disorders are most likely to seek treatment.
histrionic
Pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking
histrionic personality disorder
Pattern of excessive emotionality, attention-seeking and dramatic behavior
histrionic personality disorder
Which personality disorder is most difficult to treat?
narcissistic
Chronic and pervasibe pattern of gradiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy
narcissistic personality disorder
People whose lives are pervaded by fantasies of success, beauty, or remarkable talent and who are so self-focused that they look to others for admirations and to further their own goals may be exhibiting
narcissistic personality disorder
Frequent and intense experiences of high levels of a wide range of negative emotions and their behavioral and interpersonal manifestations
negative affectivity