Deck 6: Personality

Question 1

In the DSM-5 listing of personality disorder clusters,people who often appear anxious or fearful in their behaviour are listed under cluster ________.

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The DSM-5 groups personality disorders into ________ clusters.

A)two
B)three
C)four
D)five

Answer 2

three

Question 3

Each of the following is true of people with personality disorders EXCEPT ________.

A)they are likely to seek professional help on their own for their problems
B)their behaviour patterns are highly resistant to change
C)they do not generally perceive a need to change their behaviours
D)their rigidity prevents them from adjusting to external demands

Answer 3

they are likely to seek professional help on their own for their problems

Question 4

In the DSM-5 listing of personality disorder clusters,people who are perceived as odd or eccentric would be listed under cluster ________.

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a DSM-5 cluster B personality disorder?

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

Question 6

The warning signs of personality disorders usually become evident in ________.

A)childhood
B)adolescence
C)middle adulthood
D)late adulthood

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a DSM-5 cluster C personality disorder?

A)dependent
B)borderline
C)avoidant
D)obsessive-compulsive

Question 8

Ginette is overly sensitive to criticism.She takes offence at the most trivial real or imagined slight.She does not trust others,is easily angered,and holds grudges.She has few friends and is extremely jealous and possessive of her one boyfriend,whom she is always accusing of "playing around" on her.She is most likely suffering from ________ personality disorder.

A)antisocial
B)paranoid
C)histrionic
D)avoidant

Question 9

The term that refers to personality traits that are perceived as being separate or outside one's self-identity,and thus changeable,is ________.

A)superfluous
B)egocentric
C)ego syntonic
D)ego dystonic

Question 10

People who have personality disorders tend to perceive their disturbed behaviours or traits as ________.

A)superfluous
B)egocentric
C)ego syntonic
D)ego dystonic

Question 11

People with personality disorders listed under DSM-5 cluster ________ often have difficulty relating to others or show little or no interest in developing social relationships.

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a DSM-5 cluster A personality disorder?

A)paranoid
B)schizoid
C)antisocial
D)schizotypal

Question 13

The term that refers to personality traits that are perceived as a natural part of oneself is ________.

A)integral
B)egocentric
C)ego syntonic
D)ego dystonic

Question 14

The DSM-5 lists ________ individual personality disorders.

A)2
B)6
C)10
D)14

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a DSM-5 cluster B personality disorder?

A)borderline
B)passive-aggressive
C)histrionic
D)narcissistic

Question 16

The defining trait of ________ personality disorder is pervasive suspiciousness.

A)antisocial
B)paranoid
C)schizoid
D)avoidant

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a DSM-5 cluster C personality disorder?

A)dependent
B)avoidant
C)histrionic
D)obsessive-compulsive

Question 18

In the DSM-5 listing of personality disorder clusters,people whose behaviour is overly dramatic,emotional,or erratic would be listed under cluster ________.

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D

Question 19

People who have anxiety or mood disorders tend to perceive their disturbed behaviours as ________.

A)integral
B)egocentric
C)ego syntonic
D)ego dystonic

Question 20

Excessively rigid patterns of behaviour,or ways of relating to others,that ultimately become self-defeating because of their rigidity are called ________ disorders.

A)adjustment
B)psychotic
C)personality
D)neurotic

Question 21

People with paranoid personality disorder are ________ to seek treatment for themselves and are more likely to be ________.

A)unlikely;men than women
B)likely;men than women
C)unlikely;women than men
D)likely;women than men

Question 22

With schizoid personality disorder,sensitivity is sometimes expressed in deep feelings for _______.

A)children
B)nature
C)animals
D)family

Question 23

Each of the following is true of people with personality disorder EXCEPT ________.

A)they may develop ideas of reference
B)they may feel the presence of deceased family members in the room and not realize that the person is not really there
C)they may attach unusual meanings to words,and their own speech may be vague or unusually abstract
D)they may appear unkempt and display unusual mannerisms,such as talking to themselves in the presence of others

Question 24

Alexis is a "loner." She has little interest in social relationships and appears distant and aloof.She rarely shows any emotional expression and seems indifferent to praise and criticism.She is usually wrapped up in abstract ideas and has little time for,or interest in,people.She is most likely suffering from ________ personality disorder.

A)schizotypal
B)schizoid
C)narcissistic
D)avoidant

Question 25

People whose behaviours and mannerisms are particularly odd,but not severe enough to merit a diagnosis of schizophrenia,are said to be suffering from ________ personality disorder.

A)schizoid
B)schizotypal
C)schizoaffective
D)histrionic

Question 26

The eccentricity associated with schizoid personality is ________.

A)limited to a lack of interest in social relationships
B)limited to bizarre ideation regarding one's destiny or importance in life
C)limited to obsessive interest in the bizarre or the occult
D)pervasive,affecting nearly every aspect of the person's life

Question 27

Schizotypal personality is believed to affect about ________ % of the general population.

A)1
B)3
C)7
D)10

Question 28

People with personality disorders listed in cluster ________ of the DSM-5 tend to engage in excessive,unpredictable,and self-centred patterns.They have difficulty forming and maintaining relationships.

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D

Question 29

Manny falsely believes his co-workers are talking about him and that they get depressed because he regularly listens to blues music.This thinking style is called _________.

A)paranoia
B)ideas of reference
C)a fifth sense
D)ideas of forecast

Question 30

André appears aloof but harbours deep curiosities about people and wishes for love that he cannot express.He is able to express his love for his poodle.André likely has __________ personality disorder.

A)schizotypal
B)paranoid
C)schizoid
D)antisocial

Question 31

Danielle is a little "different" from other people.She often feels as if deceased relatives are in the room with her.She believes she possesses a "sixth sense" by which she can read people's minds and foretell the future.She talks to herself frequently and often speaks to others in a meandering,vague,although not incoherent manner.She is often unkempt,believes people are talking about her,and tends to be socially aloof.She is most likely suffering from ________ personality disorder.

A)schizoid
B)avoidant
C)histrionic
D)schizotypal

Question 32

People from other cultures tend to be guarded or defensive in their behaviour.Clinicians need to be careful not mistake this behaviour for ______ personality disorder.

A)paranoid
B)schizoid
C)schizotypal
D)antisocial

Question 33

The eccentricity associated with personality is ________.

A)limited to a lack of interest in social relationships
B)limited to bizarre ideation regarding one's destiny or importance in life
C)limited to obsessive interest in the bizarre or the occult
D)pervasive,affecting a wide range of odd behaviours,beliefs,and perceptions

Question 34

Schizotypal personality disorder may actually be a mild form of ________.

A)paranoia
B)major affective disorder
C)schizophrenia
D)an adjustment disorder

Question 35

The DSM-5 includes all of the following changes EXCEPT __________.

A)a reduction of the number of personality disorders
B)an increase in the number of personality disorders
C)updated criteria based on core impairments
D)a new measure of dysfunction called the Levels of Personality Functioning Scale

Question 36

Those with schizoid personality disorder usually ________.

A)experience anxiety in social situations.
B)express emotions openly
C)show little or no emotion
D)are oversensitive to criticism

Question 37

________ people diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder go on to develop schizophrenia.

A)Relatively few
B)About half
C)A great majority
D)Virtually all

Question 38

Rachid puts on a superficial display of social aloofness.But deep inside he harbours deep curiosities about other people,and exquisite sensitivity.He wishes for love that he cannot openly express,and often expresses his sensitivity in deep feelings and affection for animals rather than for people.He is typical of someone with ________ personality disorder.

A)schizotypal
B)dependent
C)borderline
D)schizoid

Question 39

Social isolation is the cardinal feature of ________ personality disorder.

A)schizoid
B)schizotypal
C)narcissistic
D)avoidant

Question 40

Schizotypal personality disorder usually becomes evident in ________.

A)childhood
B)adolescence
C)early adulthood
D)middle adulthood

Question 41

The diagnostic features of antisocial personality disorder require evidence of a conduct disorder prior to age __________.

A)21
B)18
C)16
D)15

Question 42

People with _________ personality disorder display low levels of anxiety in threatening situations.

A)paranoid
B)schizoid
C)schizotypal
D)antisocial

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a biological factor associated with the possible cause of antisocial personality disorder and psychopathy?

A)lack of emotional responsiveness
B)craving for stimulation
C)overactive prefrontal cortexes
D)limbic system abnormalities

Question 44

People with ________ personality disorder persistently demonstrate a disregard for,and violation of,the rights of others.

A)paranoid
B)borderline
C)narcissistic
D)antisocial

Question 45

The terms psychopath and sociopath once referred to individuals diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.

A)sadistic
B)paranoid
C)antisocial
D)schizotypal

Question 46

Paul Bernardo is a classic example of a person with ________ personality disorder.

A)narcissistic
B)paranoid
C)antisocial
D)schizotypal

Question 47

In Canada,males are __________ times more likely than females to be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder.

A)two
B)three
C)four
D)five

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT one of the psychophysiological or biological factors associated with antisocial personality and psychopathy?

A)lack of emotional responsiveness
B)lack of restraint or impulsivity
C)a need for a low level of stimulation
D)limbic abnormalities

Question 49

Psychopathic personality is composed of _________ factors.

A)social and personality
B)personality and behaviour
C)social and behaviour
D)social and cognition

Question 50

A cardinal feature of ________ personality disorder is lack of remorse.

A)antisocial
B)borderline
C)narcissistic
D)paranoid

Question 51

To people who know her casually,Lynette is very charming.But underneath her superficial charm is a monster.She is impulsive,self-centred,and insensitive to others,and irresponsible;has little anxiety;and feels no guilt or remorse when she hurts someone else.She blames others for her problems and rarely learns from her mistakes.She sees others as tools to be used to meet her own needs.While she can appear to be the nicest person in the world,if you get in her way-watch out! Mary is most likely suffering from ________ personality disorder.

A)paranoid
B)narcissistic
C)sadistic
D)antisocial

Question 52

The level of arousal associated with peak performance and maximum feelings of well-being is referred to as _________ level of arousal.

A)baseline
B)optimal
C)exaggerated
D)heightened

Question 53

Men are ________ likely than women to have antisocial personality disorder.

A)less
B)just as
C)almost as
D)more

Question 54

To receive a diagnosis of "antisocial personality disorder," a person must be at least ________ years of age.

A)12
B)15
C)18
D)21

Question 55

The prevalence of antisocial personality disorder in Canada has been ________ for men and ________ for women.

A)declining;declining
B)rising;declining
C)declining;rising
D)rising;rising

Question 56

Children who exhibit antisocial behaviour patterns are said to be suffering from ________ disorder.

A)psychopathic
B)conduct
C)attention-deficit
D)maturity

Question 57

Laboratory experiments provide evidence that people with antisocial personalities experienced little anxiety in anticipation of impending ______.

A)emotions
B)incarceration
C)pain
D)ECT

Question 58

About ________ % of prison inmates could be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder.

A)25
B)50
C)75
D)100

Question 59

Researchers now believe psychopathic personality is composed of ________ somewhat independent dimensions.

A)two
B)three
C)four
D)five

Question 60

The PCL-R is used to measure interpersonal and affective traits,such as ________.

A)callousness,selfishness,and the remorseless use of others
B)anxiety and depression
C)paranoia,social isolation,and persistent suspiciousness of others
D)delusional thinking

Question 61

Researchers have noted an association between _________ and later development of borderline personality disorder.

A)alcohol abuse
B)conduct disorder
C)attention-deficit disorder
D)childhood sexual abuse

Question 62

At a therapy session,Naomi told her therapist she was the best therapist in the whole world and that only she could ever help her.At her next session,Naomi accused her therapist of being inadequate,uncaring,and only in practice to make money using sick people.Naomi is showing symptoms of __________ personality disorder.

A)narcissistic
B)paranoid
C)histrionic
D)borderline

Question 63

Marcella is uncertain about her goals,values,loyalties,career,and friends.Sometimes she is not even certain if she is heterosexual or lesbian.She feels bored and empty and is terrified of being alone.She clings desperately to her friends because of her fear of abandonment.However,her clinging behaviour and her oversensitivity to any sign of rejection often push away those friends.Marcella is most likely suffering from ________ personality disorder.

A)avoidant
B)borderline
C)histrionic
D)dependent

Question 64

Rapid alterations between adulation and outrage would be interpreted by a psychoanalyst as __________.

A)splitting
B)polarization
C)ego defence
D)ego suppression

Question 65

Alan puts on a front of being very flirtatious and seductive,and he typically draws attention to himself by dressing in an overly "macho" manner.He hopes to someday be a male model or an actor,but he is plagued by inner doubts and insecurities about himself,despite his successful image,and he constantly feels the need to impress others to boost his own ego and self-image.His behaviour is typical of someone with ________ personality disorder.

A)narcissistic
B)histrionic
C)borderline
D)schizotypal

Question 66

The term "borderline personality" was originally used to refer to individuals whose behaviour appeared to be on the border between ________.

A)introverted and extroverted
B)heterosexual and homosexual
C)passive and aggressive
D)neurotic and psychotic

Question 67

Females may be more likely than males to be diagnosed with ________ personality disorder,though some studies suggest that the actual rates of occurrence may be similar.

A)antisocial
B)paranoid
C)narcissistic
D)histrionic

Question 68

People with conversion disorder are ________.

A)equally unlikely to show features of histrionic or dependent personality disorder
B)more likely to show features of histrionic personality disorder than dependent personality disorder
C)more likely to show features of dependent personality disorder than histrionic personality disorder
D)very likely to show features of both dependent and histrionic personality disorders

Question 69

Borderline personality disorder is estimated to occur in about ________ % of the population.

A)0)5
B)2
C)5
D)10

Question 70

Borderline personality disorder appears to be closest in its dynamics to ________ disorders.

A)mood
B)adjustment
C)anxiety
D)dissociative

Question 71

According to the psychodynamic perspective,borderline personalities ________.

A)cannot synthesize positive and negative aspects of personality into an integrated whole
B)are fixated in the anal stage of development
C)cannot accept the mortality of their physical body and periodically lash out in rebellion against eventual death
D)develop elaborate fantasy worlds as a defence against responsibilities they feel ill-equipped to handle

Question 72

About ________ % of people diagnosed with borderline personality are women.

A)35
B)50
C)75
D)95

Question 73

People who show excessive emotionality;who have excessive needs for praise,reassurance,and approval;and who constantly need to be the centre of attention are most likely suffering from ________ personality disorder.

A)dependent
B)histrionic
C)borderline
D)narcissistic

Question 74

Persons with borderline personality disorder may exhibit __________ as an expression of anger or a means of manipulating others.

A)self-mutilation
B)passive-aggressiveness
C)promiscuity
D)violent acts

Question 75

Instability of moods is a central characteristic of ________ personality disorder.

A)dependent
B)paranoid
C)borderline
D)obsessive-compulsive

Question 76

Marilyn Monroe and Lawrence of Arabia are two people with personality characteristics similar to those of ________ personality disorder.

A)avoidant
B)dependent
C)borderline
D)narcissistic

Question 77

Instability in self-image,relationships,and mood and a lack of control are the hallmark features of ________ personality disorder.

A)schizoid
B)schizotypal
C)antisocial
D)borderline

Question 78

People with borderline personality disorder tend to see others as _________.

A)threatening
B)mirror images of themselves
C)all good or all bad
D)a target for seduction

Question 79

Marc is a born actor.He is always the centre of attention.He is highly dramatic,overemotional,self-centred,spoiled,and inconsiderate of his friends.While he can appear charming,and is often flirtatious and seductive,he has no deep feelings toward anyone and has never had a truly intimate relationship.He has poor self-esteem and tries to impress others as a means of improving his own self-worth.He is most likely suffering from ________ personality disorder.

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

Question 80

The central feature of ________ personality disorder is a constant need for "hogging centre stage" and getting others to pay attention to them.

A)histrionic
B)dependent
C)narcissistic
D)borderline