1. Question!
All of the following are necessary conditions for the diagnosis of a personality disorder EXCEPT
1. patient feelings of distress.
2. pervasive pattern of behavior.
3. maladaptive functioning.
4. chronic.

2. Question!
All of the following are necessary conditions for the diagnosis of a personality disorder EXCEPT
1. patient feelings of distress.
2. pervasive pattern of behavior.
3. maladaptive functioning.
4. chronic.

3. Question!
DSM-5 personality disorders are grouped into three clusters. Which of the following most accurately represents the three clusters??
1. Odd or eccentric; dangerous or inconsistent; shy, uncommunicative, or withdrawn
2. Shy, uncommunicative, or withdrawn; anxious or fearful; dangerous or inconsistent
3. Shy or withdrawn; dramatic, emotional, or erratic; bizarre or thought-disordered
4. Odd or eccentric; dramatic, emotional, or erratic; anxious or fearful

4. Question!
DSM-5 personality disorders are grouped into three clusters. Which of the following most accurately represents the three clusters??
1. Odd or eccentric; dangerous or inconsistent; shy, uncommunicative, or withdrawn
2. Shy, uncommunicative, or withdrawn; anxious or fearful; dangerous or inconsistent
3. Shy or withdrawn; dramatic, emotional, or erratic; bizarre or thought-disordered
4. Odd or eccentric; dramatic, emotional, or erratic; anxious or fearful

5. Question!
In the U.S., the prevalence of personality disorders is estimated to be about ________.
1. 5%
2. 10%
3. 15%
4. 20%

6. Question!
In the U.S., the prevalence of personality disorders is estimated to be about ________.
1. 5%
2. 10%
3. 15%
4. 20%

7. Question!
The characteristic features of personality disorders tend to develop with
1. rapid onset in adolescence, but less recognizable by adulthood.
2. gradual onset in adulthood.
3. rapid onset in adulthood.
4. gradual onset in childhood, but more recognizable by adolescence into adulthood.

8. Question!
The characteristic features of personality disorders tend to develop with
1. rapid onset in adolescence, but less recognizable by adulthood.
2. gradual onset in adulthood.
3. rapid onset in adulthood.
4. gradual onset in childhood, but more recognizable by adolescence into adulthood.

9. Question!
The main reason that we do not have sufficient research examining the development of personality disorders is that
1. many individuals do not seek treatment in the early phases of these disorders.
2. there is insufficient research funding for these disorders, due to relative lack of public awareness.
3. sophisticated research methods are necessary to study disorders that are so ingrained in personality.
4. individuals with personality disorders are less likely to consent to participating in research.

10. Question!
The main reason that we do not have sufficient research examining the development of personality disorders is that
1. many individuals do not seek treatment in the early phases of these disorders.
2. there is insufficient research funding for these disorders, due to relative lack of public awareness.
3. sophisticated research methods are necessary to study disorders that are so ingrained in personality.
4. individuals with personality disorders are less likely to consent to participating in research.

12. Question!
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
1. shizotypal.
2. avoidant.
3. paranoid.
4. schizoid.

13. Question!
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
1. shizotypal.
2. avoidant.
3. paranoid.
4. schizoid.

14. Question!
One of the greatest challenges for any therapist treating an individual with paranoid personality disorder is in
1. understanding the patient’s belief system.
2. earning the patient’s trust.
3. convincing the patient to talk about his or her beliefs.
4. getting the patient to speak clearly.

15. Question!
One of the greatest challenges for any therapist treating an individual with paranoid personality disorder is in
1. understanding the patient’s belief system.
2. earning the patient’s trust.
3. convincing the patient to talk about his or her beliefs.
4. getting the patient to speak clearly.

16. Question!
An individual who goes through life as a loner with no motivation to interact with others but with relatively normal behavior and beliefs is likely to be diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.
1. paranoid.
2. avoidant.
3. schizoid.
4. schizotypal.

17. Question!
An individual who goes through life as a loner with no motivation to interact with others but with relatively normal behavior and beliefs is likely to be diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.
1. paranoid.
2. avoidant.
3. schizoid.
4. schizotypal.

18. Question!
Individuals who are socially isolated, behave in ways that seem unusual, tend to be suspicious, and have odd beliefs are generally diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.
1. schizotypal.
2. avoidant.
3. schizoid.
4. paranoid.

19. Question!
Individuals who are socially isolated, behave in ways that seem unusual, tend to be suspicious, and have odd beliefs are generally diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.
1. schizotypal.
2. avoidant.
3. schizoid.
4. paranoid.

20. Question!
As many as 30-50% of the individuals with schizotypal personality disorder who request clinical help also meet the criteria for
1. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
2. substance abuse disorder.
3. anorexia nervosa.
4. major depressive disorder.

21. Question!
As many as 30-50% of the individuals with schizotypal personality disorder who request clinical help also meet the criteria for
1. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
2. substance abuse disorder.
3. anorexia nervosa.
4. major depressive disorder.

23. Question!
Steve steals money from his friends and family, lies to get what he wants, and often hurts others with no sign of guilt or remorse. Steve should probably be diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.
1. borderline.
2. histrionic.
3. antisocial.
4. narcissistic.

24. Question!
Steve steals money from his friends and family, lies to get what he wants, and often hurts others with no sign of guilt or remorse. Steve should probably be diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.
1. borderline.
2. histrionic.
3. antisocial.
4. narcissistic.

25. Question!
An adult diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder is most likely to have met the criteria for ________ as a child.
1. autism
2. conduct disorder
3. a learning disability
4. intellectual disability

26. Question!
An adult diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder is most likely to have met the criteria for ________ as a child.
1. autism
2. conduct disorder
3. a learning disability
4. intellectual disability

27. Question!
Which of the following are the two major theories that have been proposed to explain antisocial personality disorder?
1. Underarousal and fearlessness.
2. Underarousal and shamelessness.
3. Yerkes-Dodson and underarousal.
4. Yerkes-Dodson and shamelessness.

28. Question!
Which of the following are the two major theories that have been proposed to explain antisocial personality disorder?
1. Underarousal and fearlessness.
2. Underarousal and shamelessness.
3. Yerkes-Dodson and underarousal.
4. Yerkes-Dodson and shamelessness.

29. Question!
Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the treatment of antisocial personality disorder and related antisocial behaviors?
1. Patients are generally willing participants in their therapy.
2. Most patients refer themselves for treatment because they recognize that they have a problem.
3. There has been greater success in reducing antisocial behavior in children than in adults.
4. Therapy in successful in about half of the cases treated.

30. Question!
Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the treatment of antisocial personality disorder and related antisocial behaviors?
1. Patients are generally willing participants in their therapy.
2. Most patients refer themselves for treatment because they recognize that they have a problem.
3. There has been greater success in reducing antisocial behavior in children than in adults.
4. Therapy in successful in about half of the cases treated.

31. Question!
The personality disorder characterized by extreme instability in behavior and emotion, impulsivity, depression, and self-injurious behaviors is ________ personality disorder?
1. narcissistic.
2. borderline.
3. dependent.
4. histrionic.

32. Question!
The personality disorder characterized by extreme instability in behavior and emotion, impulsivity, depression, and self-injurious behaviors is ________ personality disorder?
1. narcissistic.
2. borderline.
3. dependent.
4. histrionic.

33. Question!
All of the following are common disorders tend to be comorbid with borderline personality disorder EXCEPT
1. depression.
2. substance abuse.
3. bulimia.
4. obsessive-compulsive disorder.

34. Question!
All of the following are common disorders tend to be comorbid with borderline personality disorder EXCEPT
1. depression.
2. substance abuse.
3. bulimia.
4. obsessive-compulsive disorder.

35. Question!
One of the influences that has been associated with the development of borderline personality disorder is
1. a history of child abuse or neglect.
2. a developmental delay for major milestones (i.e., walking, talking).
3. parental alcoholism.
4. deficits in neurotransmitter circuits involving dopamine.

36. Question!
One of the influences that has been associated with the development of borderline personality disorder is
1. a history of child abuse or neglect.
2. a developmental delay for major milestones (i.e., walking, talking).
3. parental alcoholism.
4. deficits in neurotransmitter circuits involving dopamine.

37. Question!
Research regarding psychological treatment for borderline personality disorder suggests that ________ appears to be helpful in improving mood and reducing suicidal and self-injurious behaviors.
1. dialectical behavior therapy
2. interpersonal therapy
3. humanistic therapy
4. nothing

38. Question!
Research regarding psychological treatment for borderline personality disorder suggests that ________ appears to be helpful in improving mood and reducing suicidal and self-injurious behaviors.
1. dialectical behavior therapy
2. interpersonal therapy
3. humanistic therapy
4. nothing

39. Question!
When Axel arrives late for class, he walks in and apologizes to the professor and the students in class. He proceeds to tell them he had every intention of being at class on time, but the traffic was terrible and many accidents occurred, which delayed him. Axel describes this in much detail before he takes his seat. This commonly happens every time he is late. Axel could be diagnosed with which personality disorder?
1. Histrionic
2. Narcissistic
3. Borderline
4. Dependent

40. Question!
When Axel arrives late for class, he walks in and apologizes to the professor and the students in class. He proceeds to tell them he had every intention of being at class on time, but the traffic was terrible and many accidents occurred, which delayed him. Axel describes this in much detail before he takes his seat. This commonly happens every time he is late. Axel could be diagnosed with which personality disorder?
1. Histrionic
2. Narcissistic
3. Borderline
4. Dependent

41. Question!
One of the likely problems a therapist may encounter while trying to help a patient with histrionic personality disorder is the patient’s
1. unwillingness to admit there is a problem.
2. use of threatening language.
3. lack of intellectual ability necessary to succeed in therapy.
4. manipulative use of crying, charm, or seductive behavior.

42. Question!
One of the likely problems a therapist may encounter while trying to help a patient with histrionic personality disorder is the patient’s
1. unwillingness to admit there is a problem.
2. use of threatening language.
3. lack of intellectual ability necessary to succeed in therapy.
4. manipulative use of crying, charm, or seductive behavior.

43. Question! Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by
1. preoccupation with other people.
2. obsession with keeping things neat and orderly.
3. thinking of oneself as deserving of special treatment.
4. pathological dishonesty.

44. Question! Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by
1. preoccupation with other people.
2. obsession with keeping things neat and orderly.
3. thinking of oneself as deserving of special treatment.
4. pathological dishonesty.

45. Question!
One reason why individuals with narcissistic personality disorder tend to become depressed at times is that they
1. become upset when their intimate relationships fail.
2. seldom live up to their unrealistic expectations of themselves.
3. are overly sensitive to the pain of others.
4. have faulty serotonin circuits.

46. Question!
One reason why individuals with narcissistic personality disorder tend to become depressed at times is that they
1. become upset when their intimate relationships fail.
2. seldom live up to their unrealistic expectations of themselves.
3. are overly sensitive to the pain of others.
4. have faulty serotonin circuits.

48. Question!
The reason that individuals with avoidant personality disorder avoid most relationships is that they
1. are extremely sensitive to the opinions of others and fear rejection.
2. generally dislike other people and prefer to be alone.
3. are so stimulated by the fantasy life in their own minds that they have little need for the company of others.
4. experience bizarre thoughts and beliefs that distance them from others.

49. Question!
The reason that individuals with avoidant personality disorder avoid most relationships is that they
1. are extremely sensitive to the opinions of others and fear rejection.
2. generally dislike other people and prefer to be alone.
3. are so stimulated by the fantasy life in their own minds that they have little need for the company of others.
4. experience bizarre thoughts and beliefs that distance them from others.

50. Question!
When asked about their childhood, individuals diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder tend to remember their parents as
1. warm and loving.
2. substance abusing.
3. rejecting.
4. depressed.

51. Question!
When asked about their childhood, individuals diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder tend to remember their parents as
1. warm and loving.
2. substance abusing.
3. rejecting.
4. depressed.

52. Question!
Harold lives with his mother with whom he is very close and agrees with everything she says. When he started seeing a young woman and the relationship became serious, his mother convinced him that his girlfriend was not good enough for him, so Harold stopped the relationship. He has two close friends who have been his friend since they met in kindergarten. Whenever they do something, it is always one of his friends who decides what they do. Harold just follows along. Harold likely suffers from _______________ personality disorder.
1. Dependent
2. Avoidant
3. Schizoid
4. Histrionic

53. Question!
Harold lives with his mother with whom he is very close and agrees with everything she says. When he started seeing a young woman and the relationship became serious, his mother convinced him that his girlfriend was not good enough for him, so Harold stopped the relationship. He has two close friends who have been his friend since they met in kindergarten. Whenever they do something, it is always one of his friends who decides what they do. Harold just follows along. Harold likely suffers from _______________ personality disorder.
1. Dependent
2. Avoidant
3. Schizoid
4. Histrionic

54. Question!
When individuals with dependent personality disorder are in therapy, they are
1. seemingly “model” patients.
2. resistant to the therapeutic process.
3. too unstable to do the intellectual work that therapy requires.
4. demanding and impulsive.

55. Question!
When individuals with dependent personality disorder are in therapy, they are
1. seemingly “model” patients.
2. resistant to the therapeutic process.
3. too unstable to do the intellectual work that therapy requires.
4. demanding and impulsive.

56. Question!
The personality disorder that is characterized by an insistence that things have to be done “the right way” is ________ personality disorder.
1. Antisocial
2. Avoidant
3. Paranoid
4. Obsessive-compulsive

57. Question!
The personality disorder that is characterized by an insistence that things have to be done “the right way” is ________ personality disorder.
1. Antisocial
2. Avoidant
3. Paranoid
4. Obsessive-compulsive

58. Question!
One of the major differences between individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder is that patients with the personality disorder generally.
1. have more obsessive thoughts.
2. show more compulsive and ritualistic behaviors.
3. do not have obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
4. have multiple diagnoses.

59. Question!
One of the major differences between individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder is that patients with the personality disorder generally.
1. have more obsessive thoughts.
2. show more compulsive and ritualistic behaviors.
3. do not have obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
4. have multiple diagnoses.