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Personality disorders are enduring and inflexible predispositions.
Personality disorders are enduring and inflexible predispositions.
True (A)
Which of the following is NOT a major factor for personality disorder risk?
Which of the following is NOT a major factor for personality disorder risk?
- High emotional reactivity
- Early trauma/abuse
- High socioeconomic status (correct)
- Impaired functioning of the limbic system
Which personality disorder cluster includes paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal personality disorders?
Which personality disorder cluster includes paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal personality disorders?
- Cluster C
- Cluster B
- Cluster A (correct)
Which of the following is a common symptom of schizotypal personality disorder?
Which of the following is a common symptom of schizotypal personality disorder?
What are the three main areas of impairment in autism spectrum disorder?
What are the three main areas of impairment in autism spectrum disorder?
The onset of delirium typically develops gradually and steadily over several weeks.
The onset of delirium typically develops gradually and steadily over several weeks.
What is the name of the genetic disorder that is characterized by involuntary limb movements and may later develop into neurocognitive disorder?
What is the name of the genetic disorder that is characterized by involuntary limb movements and may later develop into neurocognitive disorder?
Prion disease is caused by a virus and is easily spread through contaminated food and water.
Prion disease is caused by a virus and is easily spread through contaminated food and water.
What are two common symptoms of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?
What are two common symptoms of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?
Vascular neurocognitive disorder is caused by a sudden disruption of blood flow to the brain.
Vascular neurocognitive disorder is caused by a sudden disruption of blood flow to the brain.
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for traumatic brain injury?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for traumatic brain injury?
Which of the following neurocognitive disorders is characterized by the presence of Lewy bodies?
Which of the following neurocognitive disorders is characterized by the presence of Lewy bodies?
What is the primary cause of Parkinson's disease?
What is the primary cause of Parkinson's disease?
HIV infection can cause neurocognitive impairments such as memory loss, confusion, and apathy.
HIV infection can cause neurocognitive impairments such as memory loss, confusion, and apathy.
Psychosocial factors such as education, coping skills, and social support can directly cause dementia.
Psychosocial factors such as education, coping skills, and social support can directly cause dementia.
Which of the following is NOT a primary treatment goal for neurocognitive disorders?
Which of the following is NOT a primary treatment goal for neurocognitive disorders?
What are two methods for promoting better memory function in individuals with neurocognitive disorder?
What are two methods for promoting better memory function in individuals with neurocognitive disorder?
Caregivers of people with neurocognitive disorders typically do not experience any stress or emotional strain.
Caregivers of people with neurocognitive disorders typically do not experience any stress or emotional strain.
Which of the following is NOT a preventative measure for neurocognitive disorders?
Which of the following is NOT a preventative measure for neurocognitive disorders?
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Personality Disorders
Personality Disorders
Patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior that deviate significantly from cultural expectations, causing distress/impairment.
Categorial model
Categorial model
Classifies personality disorders into distinct categories, like a checklist.
Dimensional model
Dimensional model
Views personality disorders as variations along specific traits rather than distinct categories.
Five-Factor Model
Five-Factor Model
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DSM-5 Level of Personality Functioning Scale
DSM-5 Level of Personality Functioning Scale
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Identity (Self)
Identity (Self)
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Self-direction
Self-direction
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Empathy (Interpersonal)
Empathy (Interpersonal)
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Intimacy (Interpersonal)
Intimacy (Interpersonal)
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Paranoid Personality Disorder
Paranoid Personality Disorder
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Schizoid Personality Disorder
Schizoid Personality Disorder
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Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
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Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
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Study Notes
Personality Disorders
- Enduring and inflexible predispositions cause maladaptive functioning, distress, or impairment
- High comorbidity, meaning co-occurrence, with other disorders (depression, anxiety)
- Generally poor prognosis, hard to treat, interventions needed early
- Affect every aspect of life
- Patients often don't feel the need for treatment
Categorical and Dimensional Models
- Traditional "kind" vs "degree"
- Personality disorders categorized as all or nothing
- DSM-5 retained categorical system but introduced dimensional model
- Dimensional model rates individuals on the severity of specific traits
Five Factor Model (Big Five)
- Five factor model of personality
- Openness to experience
- Conscientiousness
- Extraversion
- Agreeableness
- Neuroticism
- Cross-cultural research shows relative universality of these five dimensions
DSM-5 Level of Personality Functioning Scale
- Assesses level of personality functioning
- Domains include Self, Identity, Self-direction and Interpersonal
- Each domain has a specific description
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Explore the intricacies of personality disorders, including their impact on functioning and the latest categorical and dimensional models used in the DSM-5. Delve into the Five Factor Model and understand how these traits manifest across cultures. This quiz will test your knowledge on these critical psychological concepts.
