ABPSYCH Midterms (Mostly PDs)

Which of the following scenarios BEST exemplifies the 'failure to function adequately' criterion for defining abnormality?

A researcher is studying the prevalence of social anxiety in different cultures. How could cultural relativism impact the interpretation of what constitutes 'abnormal' social behavior?

A psychologist is using the DSM-5 to diagnose a patient. Which of the following BEST describes how the DSM-5 defines a mental disorder?

A person experiences significant distress and impairment in social and occupational functioning due to a phobia. According to the DSM criteria, which Axis would this information be recorded on?

A patient is evaluated using the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) scale. Which aspect of the patient's condition does this scale primarily assess?

A researcher is investigating the impact of neurotransmitter imbalances on mood disorders. Which paradigm of abnormal psychology is being utilized?

A therapist is using exposure therapy to treat a patient's phobia. Which paradigm underlies this approach?

In the context of abnormal psychology, what does the term 'prepared learning' refer to?

A patient reports experiencing 'auditory hallucinations.' What type of disturbance is this categorized as?

A patient exhibits a 'flat affect' during a clinical interview. What does this observation suggest?

A client diagnosed with a substance use disorder continues to use the substance despite recognizing it is causing significant health problems. According to the criteria for substance dependence, which of the following concepts does this MOST directly relate to?

Which of the following is an example of 'magical thinking' as it relates to schizotypal personality disorder?

A person consistently disregards the rights of others, engages in deceitful behavior, and lacks remorse for their actions. These behaviors began in childhood and have continued into adulthood. Which personality disorder is MOST consistent with these characteristics?

A client displays excessive emotionality, attention-seeking behavior, and inappropriate seductiveness. Which personality disorder is most likely indicated by these symptoms?

A person is preoccupied with orderliness, perfectionism, and control, to the point where it impairs their ability to complete tasks. Which personality disorder aligns with these characteristics?

There are a total of ____ disorders for Substance-Induced.

A pervasive pattern of distrust or suspiciousness such as others’ motives are interpreted as malevolent.

For a diagnosis of Paranoid Personality Disorder, what is the minimum number of characteristic behaviors or thought patterns related to distrust and suspicion that must be present?

A pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of emotional experience

For a diagnosis of Schizoid Personality Disorder, what is the minimum number of characteristic behaviors or emotional patterns related to social detachment and restricted emotion that must be present?

A pervasive pattern of acute discomfort in close relationships, presence of cognitive and perceptual distortions and eccentricities in behavior

For a diagnosis of Schizotypal Personality Disorder, what is the minimum number of characteristic behaviors or cognitive patterns, related to social discomfort, perceptual distortions, and eccentricities that must be present?

A pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others

What is the minimum number of characteristic behaviors, related to the violation of others' rights, that must be present to consider a diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder?

A pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affect and marked impulsivity

What is the minimum number of characteristic behaviors or emotional patterns, related to instability and impulsivity, that must be present to consider a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder?

A pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking

What is the minimum number of characteristic behaviors or emotional patterns, related to excessive emotionality and attention-seeking, that must be present to consider a diagnosis of Histrionic Personality Disorder?

A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy

What is the minimum number of characteristic behaviors or emotional patterns, related to grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy, that must be present to consider a diagnosis of Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

A pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, hypersensitivity to negative evaluation

What is the minimum number of characteristic behaviors or emotional patterns, related to social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation, that must be present to consider a diagnosis of Avoidant Personality Disorder?

A pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of that leads to submissive or clinging behavior and fears of separation

When diagnosing Dependent Personality Disorder, how many of the defining characteristics, indicating an excessive need to be taken care of, leading to submissive or clinging behavior and fears of separation, must be observed?

A pervasive pattern or preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, mental and interpersonal control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, & efficiency

When diagnosing Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder, how many of the defining characteristics, indicating a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control, must be observed?

A persistent personality disturbance that represents a change from the individual’s previous characteristic personality pattern

Other Specified Personality Disorder applies to presentations in which symptoms/characteristics of a PD causes clinically significant distress or impairment in areas of functioning but do not meet the full criteria for any of the personality disorders

Unspecified Personality Disorders are used when a clinician chooses to communicate the specific reason of the criteria being unmet

This is used in situations in which the clinician chooses not to specify the reason that the criteria are not met

Which of the following criteria is MOST likely to be found in both Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), making differential diagnosis challenging?

Which of the following criteria is MOST likely to be found in both Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD) and Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD), making differential diagnosis challenging?

Which of the following criteria is a differentiating factor between Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)?

John consistently accuses his colleagues of plotting against him, even when there's no evidence. He's extremely guarded and finds it hard to trust anyone. He also believes his spouse is cheating on him despite zero evidence. Which personality disorder best fits this description?

Sarah often talks about having 'special powers' and believes she can read minds. She's socially awkward, dresses eccentrically, and has difficulty forming close relationships. Which personality disorder best fits this description?

Gabriel has a long history of breaking the law, showing no remorse for his actions. He frequently manipulates others for personal gain and displays a blatant disregard for the safety and feelings of those around him. Which personality disorder best fits this description?

Lisa's relationships are tumultuous. She experiences intense mood swings, fears abandonment, and engages in impulsive behaviors, such as self-harm. She feels empty and has a very unstable sense of self. Which personality disorder best fits this description?

David constantly seeks attention and is overly dramatic in his emotional expressions. He is easily influenced by others and uses his physical appearance to gain attention. Which personality disorder best fits this description?

Carlo believes he is superior to everyone else and demands constant admiration. He lacks empathy and often exploits others to achieve his goals. He is very sensitive to critisism.

Keilah avoids social gatherings because she fears being criticized or rejected. She feels inadequate and is extremely sensitive to negative evaluation. Which personality disorder best fits this description?

Trixie has difficulty making decisions on her own and relies heavily on others for guidance. She fears being alone and often agrees with others, even when she disagrees, to avoid disapproval. Which personality disorder best fits this description?

Jaica is excessively preoccupied with rules, order, and details. He is a perfectionist and has difficulty delegating tasks. His need for control often interferes with his productivity and relationships. Which personality disorder best fits this description?

Individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) often experience intense feelings of guilt and remorse for their actions.

Individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) typically exhibit high levels of genuine empathy towards others' feelings

Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) frequently exhibit a pattern of unstable and intense interpersonal relationships, characterized by alternating between extremes of idealization and devaluation.