Question 1

Unlike schizophrenia or an eating disorder,personality disorders can be viewed as disorders of

Accepted Answer

A) biology rather than learning. 
B) learning rather than disease. 
C) degree rather than kind. 
D) functioning rather than disease. 
A) biology rather than learning. 
B) learning rather than disease. 
C) degree rather than kind. 
D) functioning rather than disease.

Question 2

One unusual finding discussed in your text is that ________ personality disorder may have played a role in the behavior of several serial killers.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

According to Sigmund Freud,the Electra complex,the psychosexual conflict that occurs at the phallic stage of development in girls,is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A) castration anxiety. 
B) Oedipal conflicts. 
C) penis envy. 
D) latency lust. 
A) castration anxiety. 
B) Oedipal conflicts. 
C) penis envy. 
D) latency lust.

Question 4

In psychoanalytic psychotherapy,it is important for patients to

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A) keep their thoughts and feelings to themselves. 
B) make eye contact with the psychoanalyst. 
C) describe the content of their dreams to the analyst. 
D) remain in a horizontal posture to induce emotional processing. 
A) keep their thoughts and feelings to themselves. 
B) make eye contact with the psychoanalyst. 
C) describe the content of their dreams to the analyst. 
D) remain in a horizontal posture to induce emotional processing.

Question 5

A patient arrives in your office with a severe fear of spiders.You treat this patient by gradually introducing her to snake images,snake toys,and eventually live snakes in order to show her that nothing bad happened in the presence of these objects.You are using the therapeutic technique called

Accepted Answer

A) Cognitive therapy 
B) Systematic desensitization 
C) Operant conditioning 
D) Multidimensional therapy 
A) Cognitive therapy 
B) Systematic desensitization 
C) Operant conditioning 
D) Multidimensional therapy

Question 6

As many as 30 to 50 percent of the individuals with schizotypal personality disorder who request clinical help also meet the criteria for

Accepted Answer

A) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
B) substance disorder. 
C) anorexia. 
D) major depressive disorder. 
A) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
B) substance disorder. 
C) anorexia. 
D) major depressive disorder.

Question 7

Tameka,having earned her master's degree,has begun treating disorders and concentrating on family problems.Tameka is probably a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) psychiatric social worker. 
B) family therapist. 
C) psychiatric nurse. 
D) mental health counselor. 
A) psychiatric social worker. 
B) family therapist. 
C) psychiatric nurse. 
D) mental health counselor.

Question 8

Individuals who have excessive feelings of social inadequacy,sensitivity to criticism,and a need for reassurance are likely to develop either ________ personality disorder or ________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) narcissistic; antisocial 
B) dependent; narcissistic 
C) avoidant; dependent 
D) antisocial; histrionic 
A) narcissistic; antisocial 
B) dependent; narcissistic 
C) avoidant; dependent 
D) antisocial; histrionic

Question 9

A psychological dysfunction refers to

Accepted Answer

A) a breakdown in cognitive functioning. 
B) a breakdown in emotional functioning. 
C) a breakdown in behavioral functioning. 
D) any of these 
A) a breakdown in cognitive functioning. 
B) a breakdown in emotional functioning. 
C) a breakdown in behavioral functioning. 
D) any of these

Question 10

Explain psychoanalytic theory.Refer to concepts such as anxiety,defense mechanisms,and psychosexual development.Use examples to illustrate these concepts.

Accepted Answer

The psychoanalytic theory developed by S

Question 11

DSM-IV-TR divides personality disorders into ____ distinct clusters.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4

Question 12

Rocky Starr is a male rocker who wears outlandishmakeup and women's clothing when performing on stage.This behavior is considered

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A) more abnormal than that of  an accountant who starts to do so because rockstars are supposed to be very masculine. 
B) less abnormal than that of an accountant  who starts to do so because it is consistent with his professional success. 
C) less abnormal than that of an accountant who starts to do so because its more common to see a rockstar in makeup. 
D) just as abnormal as that of  an accountant who starts to do so because abnormality is defined by the individual himself. 
A) more abnormal than that of  an accountant who starts to do so because rockstars are supposed to be very masculine. 
B) less abnormal than that of an accountant  who starts to do so because it is consistent with his professional success. 
C) less abnormal than that of an accountant who starts to do so because its more common to see a rockstar in makeup. 
D) just as abnormal as that of  an accountant who starts to do so because abnormality is defined by the individual himself.

Question 13

According to psychoanalytic theory,the conflicts between the id and the superego often lead to feelings of

Accepted Answer

A) anxiety. 
B) desire. 
C) depression. 
D) anger. 
A) anxiety. 
B) desire. 
C) depression. 
D) anger.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

One of the greatest challenges for any therapist treating an individual with paranoid personality disorder is in

Accepted Answer

A) understanding the patient's belief system. 
B) earning the patient's trust. 
C) convincing the patient to talk about his or her beliefs. 
D) getting the patient to speak clearly. 
A) understanding the patient's belief system. 
B) earning the patient's trust. 
C) convincing the patient to talk about his or her beliefs. 
D) getting the patient to speak clearly.

Question 16

In the world,the prevalence of personality disorders is estimated to be approximately________ percent.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5 
B) 2 
C) 6 
D) 11 
A) 0.5 
B) 2 
C) 6 
D) 11

Question 17

The prototype of a disorder reflects ________ as described in DSM-5.

Accepted Answer

A) its history and prognosis 
B) its biological underpinnings 
C) The causes of pathology 
D) the "typical" profile and diagnostic criteria 
A) its history and prognosis 
B) its biological underpinnings 
C) The causes of pathology 
D) the "typical" profile and diagnostic criteria

Question 18

Hideki has been diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder and has begun psychotherapy.Since he is willing to undergo a combined treatment approach,the result

Accepted Answer

A) is excellent since most patients seeking treatment eventually are symptom free. 
B) may be a reduction in symptoms or postponement of schizophrenia. 
C) is excellent only if he is willing to take medication. 
D) is poor since most patients go on to develop schizophrenia. 
A) is excellent since most patients seeking treatment eventually are symptom free. 
B) may be a reduction in symptoms or postponement of schizophrenia. 
C) is excellent only if he is willing to take medication. 
D) is poor since most patients go on to develop schizophrenia.

Question 19

When Axel arrives late for class,he walks in with a grand entrance 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 exaggerated detail before he takes his seat.This commonly happens every time he is late.Axel could be diagnosed with which personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Histrionic 
B) Narcissistic 
C) Borderline 
A) Histrionic 
B) Narcissistic 
C) Borderline

Question 20

According to the underarousal hypothesis,individuals with antisocial personality disorder may engage in their characteristic behaviors as a way to

Accepted Answer

A) deal with their fears. 
B) provide a level of stimulation that most of us receive from more typical behaviors. 
C) provide a sense of relief from the feelings of depression that they experience when they  are not highly aroused. 
D) reduce the generally high level of arousal that they feel. 
A) deal with their fears. 
B) provide a level of stimulation that most of us receive from more typical behaviors. 
C) provide a sense of relief from the feelings of depression that they experience when they  are not highly aroused. 
D) reduce the generally high level of arousal that they feel.

Unlike schizophrenia or an eating disorder,personality disorders can be viewed as disorders of

One unusual finding discussed in your text is that ________ personality disorder may have played a role in the behavior of several serial killers.

According to Sigmund Freud,the Electra complex,the psychosexual conflict that occurs at the phallic stage of development in girls,is characterized by

In psychoanalytic psychotherapy,it is important for patients to

A patient arrives in your office with a severe fear of spiders.You treat this patient by gradually introducing her to snake images,snake toys,and eventually live snakes in order to show her that nothing bad happened in the presence of these objects.You are using the therapeutic technique called

As many as 30 to 50 percent of the individuals with schizotypal personality disorder who request clinical help also meet the criteria for

Tameka,having earned her master's degree,has begun treating disorders and concentrating on family problems.Tameka is probably a(n)

Individuals who have excessive feelings of social inadequacy,sensitivity to criticism,and a need for reassurance are likely to develop either personality disorder or personality disorder.

A psychological dysfunction refers to

Explain psychoanalytic theory.Refer to concepts such as anxiety,defense mechanisms,and psychosexual development.Use examples to illustrate these concepts.

DSM-IV-TR divides personality disorders into ____ distinct clusters.

Rocky Starr is a male rocker who wears outlandishmakeup and women's clothing when performing on stage.This behavior is considered

According to psychoanalytic theory,the conflicts between the id and the superego often lead to feelings of

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

One of the greatest challenges for any therapist treating an individual with paranoid personality disorder is in

In the world,the prevalence of personality disorders is estimated to be approximately________ percent.

The prototype of a disorder reflects ________ as described in DSM-5.

Hideki has been diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder and has begun psychotherapy.Since he is willing to undergo a combined treatment approach,the result

According to the underarousal hypothesis,individuals with antisocial personality disorder may engage in their characteristic behaviors as a way to

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology.

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research in Psychopathology

Anxiety, Trauma- and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating and Sleep Wake Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders.

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

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Exam 1: Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context.

Unlike schizophrenia or an eating disorder,personality disorders can be viewed as disorders of

One unusual finding discussed in your text is that ________ personality disorder may have played a role in the behavior of several serial killers.

According to Sigmund Freud,the Electra complex,the psychosexual conflict that occurs at the phallic stage of development in girls,is characterized by

In psychoanalytic psychotherapy,it is important for patients to

A patient arrives in your office with a severe fear of spiders.You treat this patient by gradually introducing her to snake images,snake toys,and eventually live snakes in order to show her that nothing bad happened in the presence of these objects.You are using the therapeutic technique called

As many as 30 to 50 percent of the individuals with schizotypal personality disorder who request clinical help also meet the criteria for

Tameka,having earned her master's degree,has begun treating disorders and concentrating on family problems.Tameka is probably a(n)

Individuals who have excessive feelings of social inadequacy,sensitivity to criticism,and a need for reassurance are likely to develop either ________ personality disorder or ________ personality disorder.

A psychological dysfunction refers to

Explain psychoanalytic theory.Refer to concepts such as anxiety,defense mechanisms,and psychosexual development.Use examples to illustrate these concepts.

DSM-IV-TR divides personality disorders into ____ distinct clusters.

Rocky Starr is a male rocker who wears outlandishmakeup and women's clothing when performing on stage.This behavior is considered

According to psychoanalytic theory,the conflicts between the id and the superego often lead to feelings of

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

One of the greatest challenges for any therapist treating an individual with paranoid personality disorder is in

In the world,the prevalence of personality disorders is estimated to be approximately________ percent.

The prototype of a disorder reflects ________ as described in DSM-5.

Hideki has been diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder and has begun psychotherapy.Since he is willing to undergo a combined treatment approach,the result

According to the underarousal hypothesis,individuals with antisocial personality disorder may engage in their characteristic behaviors as a way to

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology.

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research in Psychopathology

Anxiety, Trauma- and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating and Sleep Wake Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders.

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

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Individuals who have excessive feelings of social inadequacy,sensitivity to criticism,and a need for reassurance are likely to develop either personality disorder or personality disorder.