Question 1

The lives of individuals with borderline personality disorders are primarily marked by

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A)  insanity.
B)  instability.
C)  impotence.
D)  insecurity.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

According to the dimensional view of personality disorders, a histrionic personality disorder is extreme

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A)  extraversion.
B)  agreeableness.
C)  conscientiousness.
D)  neuroticism.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

The _____ paradox refers to the finding that some people have apparently high self-esteem, but actually are very emotionally fragile.

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A)  neurotic
B)  narcissistic
C)  dependent
D)  histrionicE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

A person who experiences odd sensations that border on hallucinations most likely has _____ personality disorder.

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A)  schizotypal
B)  schizoid
C)  antisocial
D)  avoidantE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Using Gray's theory to explain the antisocial personality disorder, we might hypothesize that such psychopaths have a

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A)  strong BIS.
B)  weak BIS.
C)  strong BAS
D)  weak BAS.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of people with histrionic personality disorder?

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A)  Strong need for attention
B)  Suspiciousness
C)  Shallow opinions
D)  Strong emotionsE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Personality disorders can be thought of as

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A)  exaggerated levels of cognitive activity.
B)  maladaptive variations or combinations of normal personality traits.
C)  special categories of abnormal personality traits.
D)  extreme levels of emotionality unaffected by personality traits.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Which of the following personality disorders would NOT fall into the erratic group?

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A)  Narcissism
B)  Antisocial
C)  Dependent
D)  HistrionicE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Kody Scott, a gang member nicknamed "Monster," is a violent person who craves excitement, fears nothing, and has no guilt or remorse.Scott most likely has _____ personality disorder.

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A)  antisocial
B)  paranoid
C)  schizotypal
D)  narcissisticE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of borderline personality disorder?

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A)  Strong emotions
B)  Aggressiveness
C)  Prone to self-harm
D)  Detachment from social relationshipsE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

People with _____ personality disorder are unlikely to feel remorse if they cause others to suffer.

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A)  schizoid
B)  antisocial
C)  avoidant
D)  histrionicE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Comorbidity is the notion that

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A)  individuals may have symptoms that meet the criteria for more then one personality disorder.
B)  two or more individuals in a relationship may share the traits for the same personality disorder.
C)  personality disorders are heritable between parents and their children.
D)  one individual may morbidly transmit their personality disorder to another person.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a trait related to antisocial personality disorder?

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A)  Irresponsibility
B)  Excessive attention-seeking
C)  Superficial charm
D)  RecklessnessE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is one of the biggest problems in using social and statistical definitions of abnormal?

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A)  Societal norms change over time.
B)  It is difficult to determine what behaviors are not acceptable in a society.
C)  It is difficult to collect data on atypical behaviors.
D)  Every person is unique.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

If a child does not display signs of conduct disorder by the age of 16, it is very

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A)  unlikely that he or she will develop antisocial personality disorder.
B)  likely that he or she will develop antisocial personality disorder.
C)  likely that that he or she will develop avoidant personality disorder.
D)  unlikely that he or she will develop avoidant personality disorder.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

The field of _____ psychology mainly studies mental disorders.

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A)  differential
B)  abnormal
C)  health
D)  socialE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of the avoidant personality disorder?

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A)  Feelings of inadequacy.
B)  Lack of concern for other people.
C)  Seeks reassurance from others.
D)  Strong pathological jealousy.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

A behavioral problem is not considered a personality disorder if it

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A)  is the result of drug abuse.
B)  has been evident since childhood.
C)  is an enduring pattern of behavior.
D)  leads to clinically significant stress.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Gerta suspects that her husband is being unfaithful.She goes to great lengths to find support for her jealous beliefs despite that there is no evidence to show that he is cheating.Her husband cannot to anything to quell her jealous beliefs.Gerta's pathological jealousy is probably related to _____ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  antisocial
B)  histrionic
C)  paranoid
D)  schizotypalE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following personality disorders is in the eccentric group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Borderline
B)  Dependent
C)  Schizoid
D)  AvoidantE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 19: Disorders of Personality

Which of the following personality disorders is in the eccentric group?

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Which of the following personality disorders would NOT fall into the erratic group?

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If a child does not display signs of conduct disorder by the age of 16, it is very

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Using Gray's theory to explain the antisocial personality disorder, we might hypothesize that such psychopaths have a

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A behavioral problem is not considered a personality disorder if it

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According to the dimensional view of personality disorders, a histrionic personality disorder is extreme

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of people with histrionic personality disorder?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of borderline personality disorder?

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The _____ paradox refers to the finding that some people have apparently high self-esteem, but actually are very emotionally fragile.

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The lives of individuals with borderline personality disorders are primarily marked by

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Kody Scott, a gang member nicknamed "Monster," is a violent person who craves excitement, fears nothing, and has no guilt or remorse.Scott most likely has _____ personality disorder.

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People with _____ personality disorder are unlikely to feel remorse if they cause others to suffer.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the avoidant personality disorder?

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Comorbidity is the notion that

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Which of the following is NOT a trait related to antisocial personality disorder?

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A person who experiences odd sensations that border on hallucinations most likely has _____ personality disorder.

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The field of _____ psychology mainly studies mental disorders.

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Which of the following is one of the biggest problems in using social and statistical definitions of abnormal?

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Personality disorders can be thought of as

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Exam 19: Disorders of Personality

Which of the following personality disorders is in the eccentric group?

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Which of the following personality disorders would NOT fall into the erratic group?

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If a child does not display signs of conduct disorder by the age of 16, it is very

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Using Gray's theory to explain the antisocial personality disorder, we might hypothesize that such psychopaths have a

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A behavioral problem is not considered a personality disorder if it

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According to the dimensional view of personality disorders, a histrionic personality disorder is extreme

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of people with histrionic personality disorder?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of borderline personality disorder?

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The _____ paradox refers to the finding that some people have apparently high self-esteem, but actually are very emotionally fragile.

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The lives of individuals with borderline personality disorders are primarily marked by

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Kody Scott, a gang member nicknamed "Monster," is a violent person who craves excitement, fears nothing, and has no guilt or remorse.Scott most likely has _____ personality disorder.

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People with _____ personality disorder are unlikely to feel remorse if they cause others to suffer.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the avoidant personality disorder?

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Comorbidity is the notion that

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Which of the following is NOT a trait related to antisocial personality disorder?

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A person who experiences odd sensations that border on hallucinations most likely has _____ personality disorder.

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The field of _____ psychology mainly studies mental disorders.

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