Chapter 16

behavioral

"Group therapy is a good option for those with dependent personality disorder; they'll be able to observe others' coping skills and model them." This statement would most likely be made by a therapist having which theoretical perspective?

narcissistic

"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 ??? personality disorder.

psychodynamic

"It is clear that very demanding parents caused this person to develop paranoid personality disorder." This statement most likely would be made by someone from which theoretical perspective?

dimensional approach

"Let's try to figure out where clients fall on several key personality traits, rather than using a dichotomous classification system." Someone saying this would most likely favor which approach to classifying personality disorders?

cognitive

"The problem is that they assume they can't take care of themselves, so they think others have to meet their needs. This pattern of thinking is not very helpful in trying to deal with histrionic personality disorder." A psychologist from which perspective would agree most strongly with this quote?

borderline

"There's nothing out there for me. I can't stand other people, and I can't stand myself, either. I'm just really mad right now." Such a statement would most likely be made by someone with which personality disorder?

behavioral

A child who is severely criticized for acting independently, and who is praised for doing exactly what parents say to do, later develops personality disorder. The therapist who would be LEAST surprised by this outcome would have which theoretical orientation?

opposite action

A patient receiving dialectical behavior therapy for borderline personality disorder experiences an emotion that he or she realizes is inappropriate. Immediately after, the patient acts in a very different, appropriate way. This DBT procedure is called...

cognitive

A person experiencing paranoid personality disorder frequently says things like "You've got to get them before they get you," and "People have been sinners since the Garden of Eden." If these sayings reflect maladaptive assumptions the person has about people in general, the theorist who would be LEAST surprised would have which theoretical position?

dependent

A person who has an excessive need to be taken care of and is clingy is most likely to qualify for a diagnosis of ??? personality disorder.

behavioral

Giving in to a child's refusal to comply with a parental request may inadvertently reinforce stubborn and defiant behavior, setting the scene for the development of antisocial personality disorder. This is most like a ??? view.

dimensional

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 the ??? approach

men with jobs

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is most common among...

schizophrenia

The disorder that appears to be most closely related to the schizotypal personality disorder is...

behavioral therapy

The fact that children may learn antisocial behavior by modeling parental conflict and aggressiveness provides support for...

unaccepting

The parents of those with schizoid personality disorder are most likely to have been...

"odd"

as part of their therapy, clients learn to evaluate their usual thoughts, track he accuracy of "magical" predictions, and reconnect with the world and with their limitations. The diagnoses of these clients would most likely be in which broad category of personality disorder?

personality traits

the consistencies of one's character are called...

histrionic

"Beatlemania" gripped the US in the 1960s when the British rock group The Beatles performed; adoring fans screamed, sometimes fainted, and shouted exaggerated, emotional praise at the group. These behaviors most closely resemble the characteristics of ??? personality disorder.

ideas of reference

A belief that the news anchor on CNN is giving one important message about one's behavior reflects...

early experiences of shame

According to psychodynamic theorists, an important factor in the development of avoidant personality disorder is...

narcissistic

Although lying, even compulsive lying, is not considered a psychological disorder, it is sometimes characteristic of people with ??? personality disorder

cognitive

An individual diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder reports having a great deal of difficulty figuring out how others feel and as a child had difficulty developing adequate language skills. These findings would make the most sense to a theorist with which background?

schizophrenia

An individual has just received a diagnosis of paranoid personality disorder. That individual is most likely to have a parent or sibling who has...

biological

Assume a study of prison inmates diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder shows that they generally experience less anxiety than other people when they lie or "con" others. This outcome would most strongly support which theoretical position?

social anxiety

Avoidant personality disorder seems most closely related to...

categorical

DSM-5, like it's predecessor, DSM-IV-TR, identifies 10 personalities disorders utilizing a ??? approach

borderline

Lisa felt like she was on an emotional roller coaster. She felt angry and empty. Lisa's feelings are most similar to those of someone with which personality disorder?

anal

Psychodynamic theorists explain obsessive-compulsive personality disorder as a fixation at the ??? stage.

hispanic americans

Research has found that borderline personality disorder is more common among...

antisocial

Sarah respects none of society's boundaries and is insensitive to other people, frequently violating their rights. She does not consider the consequences of her actions. She most probably experiences ??? personality disorder

mood

Schizotypal personality disorders differ from other "odd" personality disorders in that they are related to schizophrenia and ??? disorders

postpartum psychosis

Some researchers note that the majority of those diagnosed with borderline personality disorder are female and that many of these women experienced emotional trauma, victimization, violence, and various forms of abuse as children. As a result, these researchers view the disorder as a special form of...

cognitive

There is a new game called "moods" where one acts out the mood listed on a card. Being encouraged to play this game is most like the treatment ??? therapists might use for those with schizoid disorders.

borderline

Transported to the hospital after a suicide attempt, a man is later admitted to the hospital's psychiatric wing. His history showed other self-destructive behaviors and recklessness. Most likely, if the man is diagnosed with a personality disorder, it will be...

narcissistic

Ty is fairly handsome but not handsome as he thinks he is. He don'ts care about anyone but himself and is sure that everyone around him feels the same way. He is most likely experiencing ??? personality disorder.

schizoid

Wes has always been a loner. He has never much cared for being with other people and does not form relationships easily. He appears to be without emotion. Wes may be exhibiting ??? personality disorder.

histrionic

When the seat belt light in DiDi's car stays on for a few extra seconds, she bursts into tears. She always craves attention and reacts to even the smallest event with an elaborate show of emotion. She probably could receive a diagnosis of ??? personality disorder.

"dramatic"

Which category of personality disorder contains the most commonly diagnosed?

rapid social change

Which have sociocultural theorists suggested as a cause for the emergence of borderline personality disorder?

schizophrenic

Which is NOT the name used for a cluster of personality disorders?