Exam 1: Abnormal Behaviour in Historical Context

Helen has been in therapy with Dr.Block for dependent personality disorder for the past three years.When she first came to therapy, she was in an abusive marriage and complained that her adult children treated her poorly and that people in her life 'walked all over her.' Helen has attended therapy religiously, been a 'model' patient, and generally done everything that Dr.Block has suggested.At this time in her life, she is divorced, more assertive with her children, and generally feeling better about herself.Her current therapy sessions are often centered on everyday decisions for which she anxiously seeks Dr.Block's advice.The most appropriate next therapy step is

According to your text, treatment of dependent personality disorder is

In terms of feelings of inadequacy, sensitivity to criticism, and need for reassurance, individuals with ________ personality disorder and ________ personality disorder are quite similar.

The systematic development of a scientific approach to psychopathology is represented by

When 20-year-old Larry was first diagnosed with schizophrenia, his family wanted to know if and how the disorder would progress and how it would affect him in the future.In medical terms, the family wanted to know Larry's

Gender differences observed in the prevalence of many personality disorders may be due to

According to Hippocrates' humoral theory, the 'choleric' personality is

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

Some have proposed that the personality disorders be replaced or supplemented by a dimensional model in which individuals would be rated on a series of personality dimensions as well as a categorical diagnosis.It is believed that this would have advantages over a purely categorical system.Which of the following would be such an advantage?

Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by

If a psychological disorder is said to have an acute onset, it means that the symptoms developed

All of the following are mentioned in your text as appropriate treatment strategies for narcissistic personality disorder EXCEPT

In the classic case of Anna O.in 1895, neurologist Josef Breuer treated her 'hysterical' symptoms by using

Rob is a 13-year-old boy who has been repeatedly arrested for theft and assault.In addition to shoplifting and other theft, he has been caught stealing money from his parents' wallets and his young sister's piggy bank.Rob shows no guilt or remorse for the many ways that he hurts others.Rob's current diagnosis is most likely

An individual requesting treatment at a mental health clinic keeps talking about how gangsters are 'out to get him.' Before diagnosing paranoid personality disorder, we must determine whether

Vince is extremely impressed with himself.Although he has only achieved a moderate amount of success, he thinks of himself as being uniquely special and deserving of the best of everything.Vince fantasizes frequently about great wealth and fame and does not really pay much attention to other people except to note how they react to him.Vince would most likely be diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.

Which of the following statements is true about narcissistic personality disorder?

According to the authors of your textbook, the definition of a psychological disorder is associated with

The psychological treatment that has been found to have significant effectiveness in helping patients with borderline personality disorder centers on

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.