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?

    <p>Feeling restrained and inhibited in existing social relationships due to such fears</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Preoccupation with their own perceived inadequacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They are extremely sensitive to others' opinions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dependent Personality Disorder is estimated to have a prevalence of:

    <p>Less than 1% to 2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pervasive need to be taken care of and fear of losing significant others</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They are overly passive and won't make decisions on their own</p> 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?

    <p>They need an excessive amount of advice and reassurance from others</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They fear rejection and need to be taken care of</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Independence and self-sufficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>2% to 7.9%</p> 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?

    <p>They are excessively focused on orderliness, organization, rules, and control</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Preoccupation with doing things in a specific or 'right' way</p> 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?

    <p>c. It often hinders their ability to accomplish goals</p> 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?

    <p>c. Leisure and social activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>c. They may be very rigidly 'moralistic' with no possibility of exceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Avoidant and Dependent Personality Disorders are roughly equally prevalent in males and females.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Minor role of genetics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>&quot;Difficult temperament&quot; interacting with parental rejection and poor parental attachment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Anxiety and distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Prompting the use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy techniques</p> 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

    <p>Cognitive restructuring, systematic desensitization, and relaxation techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

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