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