Question 1

The concept of the fearlessness hypothesis of antisocial personality disorder is that individuals with this disorder

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A)   learn to avoid punishment.
B)   have an underactive cortex.
C)   under react to the threat of punishment.
D)   have brain damage that inhibits their ability to understand the implications of their actions.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

In a study described in the text,when a case history of antisocial personality disorder was ascribed to a male client,therapists diagnosed it correctly.When the same behavior was ascribed to a woman,

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A)   their different diagnosis proved the existence of gender bias.
B)   their different diagnosis probably reflects a belief by therapists, accurate or not, that males are more likely to display antisocial behavior.
C)   the client was more frequently labeled dependent personality disorder.
D)   all of the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following statements is TRUE about borderline personality disorder?

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A)   It is observed in every culture and seen in about 5% of the population.
B)   Long-term outcomes are discouraging, with many relapsing within five years
C)   Emotional dysfunction is one of the best predictors of suicide in this group.
D)   A high number, almost 12%, succeed at suicide.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above C

Question 4

The relationship between obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

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A)   is a distant one; those with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder tend not to have the obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors of OCD.
B)   is a highly overlapping one; OCD encompasses all of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder characteristics, but no characteristics of other personality disorders.
C)   is as close as can be; the disorders are one and the same.
D)   none of the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following disorders has been called the female version of posttraumatic stress disorder?

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A)   Borderline disorder
B)   Narcissistic disorder
C)   Histrionic disorder
D)   Schizoid disorderE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following would NOT be an advantage of a dimensional model of personality disorders?

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A)   Increased information
B)   Flexibility
C)   Avoiding arbitrary decisions about diagnosis
D)   It would clearly categorize peopleE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Individuals who overreact to everything and are overly dramatic and vain are most likely to be diagnosed with ___________ personality disorder.

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A)   borderline
B)   histrionic
C)   narcissistic
D)   dependentE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Therapy for histrionic personality disorder tends to focus on

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A)   using medications to decrease anxiety.
B)   exploring unconscious processes.
C)   relaxation techniques.
D)   processing interpersonal relationships.E) All of the above
F) A) and C) D

Question 9

One of the contributing factors in the developmental history of individuals with antisocial personality disorder appears to be that their parents were more likely to have utilized

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A)   firm discipline.
B)   inconsistent discipline.
C)   an overly protective parenting style.
D)   physical discipline.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Given what we know about the treatment of antisocial personality disorder,the best way to ensure that a person with this disorder and a history of violence is not a threat to society is ________.

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A)   intensive psychotherapy
B)   medication
C)   behavioral treatment
D)   incarcerationE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

The reason that individuals with avoidant personality disorder avoid most relationships is that they

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A)   are extremely sensitive to the opinions of others and fear rejection.
B)   generally dislike other people and prefer to be alone.
C)   are so stimulated by the fantasy life in their own minds that they have little need for the company of others.
D)   experience bizarre thoughts and beliefs that distance them from others.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The DSM uses a categorical approach to personality disorders.This is a problem because

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A)   the severity of the disorders is not given much consideration.
B)   these disorders may simply be extreme degrees of normal patterns.
C)   it may lead clinicians to view these disorders as real entities.
D)   all of the aboveE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Dependent personality disorder and avoidant personality disorder have the following in common:

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A)   feelings of inadequacy.
B)   sensitivity to criticism.
C)   need for reassurance from others.
D)   all of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Of the following,the most accurate statement with regard to the treatment of avoidant personality disorder is

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A)   no well-controlled studies of treatment outcomes have been conducted.
B)   there are well-controlled studies though none show any treatment success.
C)   individuals with this disorder are seldom sufficiently motivated to succeed in treatment.
D)   behavioral intervention programs for anxiety and social skills have had some success.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

In the DSM-V,personality disorders may be redefined using dimensions rather than categories because

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A)   there is too much overlap among the symptoms of the different disorders.
B)   the clusters help to categorize but are not based on scientific evidence.
C)   because individuals demonstrate a high degree of comorbidity, often having two or three personality disorders.
D)   all of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

When presented with words projected on a computer screen,individuals with borderline personality disorder are more likely than individuals without the disorder to remember the word ____________.

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A)   celebrate
B)   abandon
C)   full
D)   charmingE) A) and D)
F) A) and C) B

Question 17

The data regarding treatment outcome for individuals with paranoid personality disorder

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A)   indicate no evidence for treatment success.
B)   suggest that treatment can only be successful if the patient remains in therapy for a minimum of one year.
C)   indicate that cognitive therapy is effective in most cases.
D)   demonstrate that strict behavioral approaches are effective.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

A key to treating people with avoidant personality disorder is

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A)   teaching emotional skills.
B)   building strong therapeutic relationships.
C)   the use of medication.
D)   increasing social contact.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The language barrier of refugees from other countries and people with hearing impairments may make these individuals particularly susceptible to

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A)   histrionic personality disorder.
B)   paranoid personality disorder.
C)   schizotypal personality disorder.
D)   schizoid personality disorder.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Max is always sure that others are trying to harm him.His perception that the world is a threatening place impacts most of his life.Most likely,Max would be diagnosed with the personality disorder called _______________.

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A)   histrionic
B)   avoidant
C)   paranoid
D)   antisocialE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 12: Personality Disorders

The concept of the fearlessness hypothesis of antisocial personality disorder is that individuals with this disorder

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In a study described in the text,when a case history of antisocial personality disorder was ascribed to a male client,therapists diagnosed it correctly.When the same behavior was ascribed to a woman,

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about borderline personality disorder?

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The relationship between obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

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Which of the following disorders has been called the female version of posttraumatic stress disorder?

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Which of the following would NOT be an advantage of a dimensional model of personality disorders?

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Individuals who overreact to everything and are overly dramatic and vain are most likely to be diagnosed with ___________ personality disorder.

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Therapy for histrionic personality disorder tends to focus on

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One of the contributing factors in the developmental history of individuals with antisocial personality disorder appears to be that their parents were more likely to have utilized

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Given what we know about the treatment of antisocial personality disorder,the best way to ensure that a person with this disorder and a history of violence is not a threat to society is ________.

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The reason that individuals with avoidant personality disorder avoid most relationships is that they

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The DSM uses a categorical approach to personality disorders.This is a problem because

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Dependent personality disorder and avoidant personality disorder have the following in common:

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Of the following,the most accurate statement with regard to the treatment of avoidant personality disorder is

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In the DSM-V,personality disorders may be redefined using dimensions rather than categories because

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When presented with words projected on a computer screen,individuals with borderline personality disorder are more likely than individuals without the disorder to remember the word ____________.

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The data regarding treatment outcome for individuals with paranoid personality disorder

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A key to treating people with avoidant personality disorder is

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The language barrier of refugees from other countries and people with hearing impairments may make these individuals particularly susceptible to

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Max is always sure that others are trying to harm him.His perception that the world is a threatening place impacts most of his life.Most likely,Max would be diagnosed with the personality disorder called _______________.

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