10 Questions
Which personality disorder is characterized by acute discomfort in close relationships, cognitive or perceptual distortions, and eccentricities of behavior?
Schizotypal personality disorder
Which personality disorder is characterized by instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, affect, and marked impulsivity?
Borderline personality disorder
Which personality disorder is marked by a pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others, and recurring difficulty with the law?
Antisocial personality disorder
Which personality disorder involves a pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking, with a strong need to be the center of attention?
Histrionic personality disorder
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control?
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Which of the following is NOT one of the defining features of personality disorders?
Difficulty in memorization
What is the primary impact of a personality disorder on an individual's life?
Significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning
Which of the following describes Schizoid Personality Disorder?
A pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of emotional expression
What is the key feature of Paranoid Personality Disorder?
Pattern of distrust and suspiciousness with malevolent interpretations of others' motives
What does the term 'personality' encompass?
Underlying pattern of behavior, thought, emotions, and their interaction
Get an overview of personality disorders and their general criteria and characteristics with this quiz. Learn about the enduring patterns of inner experience and behavior, and how they deviate from cultural norms.
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