PSYCH 460 CH 16 FINAL

An individual with a diagnosed personality disorder is emotionally unstable, impulsive, and reckless. This person's diagnosis is likely to be which personality disorder?A)borderlineB)schizotypalC)obsessive-compulsiveD)avoidant

BORDERLINE

The characteristic of perfectionism and a striving for control are associated with _____ personality disorder.

Obsessive compulsive

If two disorders tend to occur together, we call the relationship _____.

comorbid

A growing number of personality theorists believe that personality disorders differ more in _____ than in _____ of dysfunction.

degree, type

If parents excessively reinforce clinging and punish attempts at independence, the result might be the development of:A)paranoid personality disorder.B)borderline personality disorder.C)dependent personality disorder.D)narcissistic personality disorder.

dependent

Willa cannot do anything on her own and consults others, even on the smallest decision. She is constantly in need of praise to validate her work and is overly sensitive to any disagreement. She will do almost anything to please others. She may be experiencing _____ personality disorder.

dependent

"I am the greatest!" a famous boxer declared loudly and often. Had he in fact acted throughout his adult life as though he were the greatest, the most appropriate diagnosis would be:A)histrionic personality disorder.B)narcissistic personality disorder.C)antisocial personality disorder.D)impulse-control personality disorder.

narcissistic

A person who was overly indulged by his or her parents, received excessive, unconditional parental valuation, and was not required to follow rules or develop self-control is at risk for developing _____ personality disorder.

narcissistic

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:A)histrionic.B)borderline.C)antisocial.D)obsessive-compulsive.

histrionic

Marcel has a pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking. He may be demonstrating _____ personality disorder.

histrionic

John experiences ideas of reference and bodily illusions. MOST likely, John has _____ personality disorder.

schizotypal

The persistent and consistent personality characteristics that lead us to react in fairly predictable ways are often called personality _____.

traits

People with _____ personality disorder distrust the motives of others.

paranoid

A pattern of inflexible and maladaptive personality traits that impair social or occupational functioning and cause intense distress are indicative of _____.

personality disorders

Lev has a lifelong history of misconduct, including vandalism, fighting, and a disregard for other people's rights. He fits the description of someone with _____ personality disorder.

Antisocial

Social phobias may be related to _____ personality disorder.

Avoidant

A person who is LEAST likely to be affected by criticism or praise from other people is one suffering from:A)avoidant personality disorder.B)schizoid personality disorder.C)paranoid personality disorder.D)obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.

B

Which statement is true regarding the relationship between obsessive-compulsive disorder (an anxiety disorder) and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?A)You cannot suffer from both of them at the same time.B)Some people with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder also experience obsessive- compulsive disorder.C)The most likely disorder comorbid with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is obsessive-compulsive disorder.D)The two obsessive-compulsive disorders are comorbid over half the time.

B

8.Impulsive behaviors and swinging in and out of depressed, anxious, and irritable states are characteristic of _____ personality disorder.

Borderline

The MOST important similarity among the personality disorders listed in the text is that: A)disorders of thought, perception, and attention are present.B)the personality traits are limited to discrete periods of illness.C)they are inflexible, maladaptive, and related to impaired functioning or distress.D)they are social in that they involve an inability to form lasting relationships with other people.

C

DSM-5, like its predecessor, DSM-IV-TR, identifies 10 personality disorders utilizing a:A)systematical approach.B)categorical approach.C)dimensional approach.D)phrenological approach.

CATEGORICAL

The absence of parental love results in emotional detachment and the use of power to form relationships. This is most likely _____ personality disorder.A)cognitiveB)biologicalC)behavioralD)psychodynamic

D

The category of "odd" personality disorders includes the traits of:A)anxiety and fearfulness.B)being highly dramatic, emotional, or erratic.C)inflexibility and total loss of contact with reality.D)extreme suspiciousness, social withdrawal, and cognitive and perceptual peculiarities.

D

The two childhood disorders that have been related to later antisocial personality disorder are:A)depression and withdrawal.B)schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.C)mental retardation.D)conduct disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

D

Which is NOT the name used for a cluster of personality disorders?A)oddB)dramaticC)anxiousD)schizophrenic

D

Which statement regarding the treatment of paranoid personality disorder is accurate?A)Drug therapy generally works best.B)Psychodynamic therapy involving hypnotic regression is often effective.C)Behavioral therapy usually works well, and in relatively few sessions.D)Most therapies are of limited effectiveness and progress slowly.

D

A friend asks your advice about the MOST effective therapy to use for treating borderline personality disorder. Your BEST answer is:A)"There is no effective therapy for borderline personality disorder.B)"If you're going to use a psychodynamic approach, avoid relational therapy.C)"Using drugs is a safe, effective way to treat the disorder."D)"Research suggests that dialectical behavior therapy is the most effective."

DIALETICAL

If you believe that personality disorders are BEST understood as a matter of degree in difference from typical personality rather than as a specific diagnosis, you agree with:A)the dimensional approach.B)the categorical approach.C)the symptomatic approach.D)the cluster approach.

DIMENSIONAL

Which category of personality disorder contains the disorders MOST commonly diagnosed?A)"odd"B)"dramatic"C)"anxious"D)"strange"

DRAMATIC

Individuals who are detached and reclusive, with no interest in developing relationships, may experience _____ personality disorder.

SCHIZOID

Digressive and vague language with loose associations accompanied by attention and concentration problems are characteristic of:A)schizoid personality disorder.B)avoidant personality disorder.C)paranoid personality disorder.D)schizotypal personality disorder.

SCHIZOTYPAL

How do personality disorders differ from the personality characteristics of typical people?A)They lead to more maladaptive, distressful, and inflexible behaviors.B)They include personality traits not experienced by typical people.C)They are generally treated successfully with antipsychotic medication.D)They are caused by epigenetic processes.

They lead to more maladaptive, distressful, and inflexible behaviors

Which does dialectical behavior therapy NOT emphasize?A)social skills trainingB)mindfulness meditation (a Zen technique involving observing one's emotions)C)the client-therapist relationshipD)the use of antipsychotic medications in an outpatient setting

USE OF ANTPSYCHOTIC MEDS

.Many clinicians favor moving from a categorical to a(n) _____ approach for diagnosis; this could be a possible change in the next edition of DSM.

dimensional