Module 51

dissociative identity disorder

Artie has been arrested for grand theft auto. He claims that it was not him and that he knows nothing about the crime, as another one of his personalities must have done it. The court-appointed psychiatrist knows immediately that Artie does not suffer from _____, as the original personality generally denies awareness of the others. multiple personality disorder dissociative identity disorder bipolar disorder schizophrenia

antisocial personality disorder.

Bobby stole money from the local grocery store on the corner to buy beer. He later assaulted a 72-year-old woman and stole her purse. In the alley, he dumped the purse, went to Starbucks for a cup of coffee, and proceeded to take the train over to the city's south side. On the train, someone stepped on his shoes, and Bobby threw the hot coffee in the person's face and laughed. Bobby would be considered to have: dissociative disorder. antisocial personality disorder. bipolar disorder. schizophrenia.

antisocial personality disorder

Last week, Tate went into the hospital for a painful medical procedure. Amazingly, he did not seem worried beforehand, and he showed no signs of autonomic nervous system arousal. In addition, Tate seems to lack a conscience for wrongdoing. It is possible that Tate would be diagnosed as having: dysthymia. dissociative disorder. schizophrenia. antisocial personality disorder.

antisocial; avoidant

With respect to personality disorders, callous and perhaps even dangerous is to _____ personality disorder as withdrawn is to _____ personality disorder. antisocial; borderline antisocial; avoidant narcissistic; avoidant borderline; narcissistic

Personality

_____ disorders are characterized by inflexible and enduring maladaptive behavior patterns that impair social functioning.