Question 1

Jules has inherited a neurobiological vulnerability involving her noradrenergic and GABA neurotransmitter systems. Which personality disorder is she at greatest risk for?

Accepted Answer

A)   obsessive-compulsive
B)   narcissistic
C)   schizotypal
D)   histrionic

Question 2

The organization of personality disorders into three clusters is ____ in nature.

Accepted Answer

A)   dimensional
B)   categorical
C)   linear
D)   circular

Question 3

Which of the following cognitions is associated with schizotypal personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)   "I can't trust others."
B)   "Others are always trying to hide their real motives."
C)   "Privacy is more important than closeness to me."
D)   All of these choices.

Question 4

Otto displays a pervasive and extreme need to be taken care of, which leads to a clingy behavior, submissiveness, and separation anxiety. Otto is displaying behavior consistent with ____ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)   dependent
B)   avoidant
C)   overconfident
D)   anxious-high need

Question 5

Interestingly, many people with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder are successful at

Accepted Answer

A)   relationships.
B)   parenting.
C)   their career.
D)   all of these choices.

Question 6

The cluster of personality disorders that includes antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic is referred to as the ____ cluster.

Accepted Answer

A)   odd/eccentric/aberrant
B)   dramatic/erratic/emotional
C)   anxious/fearful
D)   psychosomatic/psychobiological

Question 7

Identify the features and epidemiology of antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders.

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Question 8

Clint has an odd/eccentric personality disorder. As a child, he had unusual cognitions and behaviors that may have been associated with

Accepted Answer

A)   serotonin dysfunction.
B)   GABA dysfunction.
C)   family dysfunction.
D)   dopamine dysfunction.

Question 9

Persons who show extreme social detachment and isolation may have

Accepted Answer

A)   dependent personality disorder.
B)   borderline personality disorder.
C)   antisocial personality disorder.
D)   schizoid personality disorder.

Question 10

An interaction between an anxious/fearful temperament and insecure attachment to parents may increase the risk of

Accepted Answer

A)   independent personality disorder.
B)   dependent personality disorder.
C)   temperamental personality disorder.
D)   insecure personality disorder.

Exam 10: Personality Disorders

Clint has an odd/eccentric personality disorder. As a child, he had unusual cognitions and behaviors that may have been associated with

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Jules has inherited a neurobiological vulnerability involving her noradrenergic and GABA neurotransmitter systems. Which personality disorder is she at greatest risk for?

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Interestingly, many people with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder are successful at

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Persons who show extreme social detachment and isolation may have

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Identify the features and epidemiology of antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders.

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Which of the following cognitions is associated with schizotypal personality disorder?

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The organization of personality disorders into three clusters is ____ in nature.

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An interaction between an anxious/fearful temperament and insecure attachment to parents may increase the risk of

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The cluster of personality disorders that includes antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic is referred to as the ____ cluster.

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Otto displays a pervasive and extreme need to be taken care of, which leads to a clingy behavior, submissiveness, and separation anxiety. Otto is displaying behavior consistent with ____ personality disorder.

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Clint has an odd/eccentric personality disorder. As a child, he had unusual cognitions and behaviors that may have been associated with

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Jules has inherited a neurobiological vulnerability involving her noradrenergic and GABA neurotransmitter systems. Which personality disorder is she at greatest risk for?

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Interestingly, many people with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder are successful at

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Persons who show extreme social detachment and isolation may have

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Identify the features and epidemiology of antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders.

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Which of the following cognitions is associated with schizotypal personality disorder?

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The organization of personality disorders into three clusters is ____ in nature.

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An interaction between an anxious/fearful temperament and insecure attachment to parents may increase the risk of

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The cluster of personality disorders that includes antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic is referred to as the ____ cluster.

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Otto displays a pervasive and extreme need to be taken care of, which leads to a clingy behavior, submissiveness, and separation anxiety. Otto is displaying behavior consistent with ____ personality disorder.

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