Cluster C Personality Disorders

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What is the estimated prevalence of Avoidant Personality Disorder in the general population?

a. 5% to 10%
b. Less than 1% to 5.2% (correct)
c. 10% to 15%
d. Over 20%

Which of the following is a key feature of Avoidant Personality Disorder related to social interactions?

a. Eagerness to form new relationships
c. Complete comfort in social situations
b. Avoidance of relationships and activities that involve social contact (correct)
d. Desire for constant social contact

Why do individuals with Avoidant Personality Disorder avoid social interactions and relationships?

c. Overconfidence in their social abilities
b. Fear of criticism and rejection (correct)
a. Lack of interest in socializing
d. Eagerness to be the center of attention

Which of the following is a common feeling among individuals with Avoidant Personality Disorder in their existing social relationships?

Feeling restrained and inhibited in existing social relationships due to such fears (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic trait of individuals with Avoidant Personality Disorder concerning their own perceived inadequacy?

Preoccupation with their own perceived inadequacy (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals with Avoidant Personality Disorder react to the opinions of others?

They are extremely sensitive to others' opinions (A) Signup and view all the answers

Dependent Personality Disorder is estimated to have a prevalence of:

Less than 1% to 2% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of Dependent Personality Disorder related to interpersonal relationships?

Pervasive need to be taken care of and fear of losing significant others (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals with Dependent Personality Disorder typically behave when it comes to making decisions?

They are overly passive and won't make decisions on their own (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common characteristic of individuals with Dependent Personality Disorder concerning their need for advice and reassurance?

They need an excessive amount of advice and reassurance from others (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do individuals with Dependent Personality Disorder often engage in overly submissive and "clingy" behavior?

They fear rejection and need to be taken care of (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of Dependent Personality Disorder?

Independence and self-sufficiency (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated prevalence of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder in the general population?

2% to 7.9% (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder in terms of orderliness and organization?

They are excessively focused on orderliness, organization, rules, and control (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder concerning how individuals approach tasks and activities?

Preoccupation with doing things in a specific or 'right' way (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common impact of the preoccupation with doing things the 'right' way on individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder?

c. It often hinders their ability to accomplish goals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of life is often neglected by individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder due to their work-focused nature?

c. Leisure and social activities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder regarding rules and moral values?

c. They may be very rigidly 'moralistic' with no possibility of exceptions (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding the gender distribution of Cluster C personality disorders?

Avoidant and Dependent Personality Disorders are roughly equally prevalent in males and females. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential role of genetics in the development of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder?

Minor role of genetics. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What biological factors have been suggested as contributing to the development of Cluster C personality disorders?

"Difficult temperament" interacting with parental rejection and poor parental attachment. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Individuals with Cluster C personality disorders are motivated to seek treatment primarily due to

Anxiety and distress (C) Signup and view all the answers

The extensive overlaps of Cluster C personality disorders with anxiety disorders have influenced treatment approaches by

Prompting the use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy techniques (A) Signup and view all the answers

Examples of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy techniques that have been used in the treatment of Cluster C personality disorders include

Cognitive restructuring, systematic desensitization, and relaxation techniques (B) Signup and view all the answers