40 Questions
Which type of therapy may be used to treat unspecified personality disorder?
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
What is the primary goal of client and family education in treating personality disorders?
To educate the client about the disorder
What type of medication may be used to treat aggression or psychosis in personality disorders?
Antipsychotic drugs
Which of the following is NOT a member of a multidisciplinary team?
Neurosurgeon
What is the primary goal of pharmacotherapy in treating personality disorders?
To manage symptoms arising from the disorder
Which of the following is a key aspect of managing clients with personality disorders?
Developing a trusting relationship
What is the primary goal of psychotherapy in treating personality disorders?
To change maladaptive behaviours
Which type of personality disorder is often caused by a brain tumour?
Personality Disorders Due To Medical Conditions
What is an important aspect of working with clients with personality disorders?
Helping the client identify triggers
Which of the following is a key aspect of client motivation in treating personality disorders?
Motivating the client to change
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes Personality Disorders from normal personality traits?
Inflexibility and maladaptability
Which of the following is a characteristic of individuals with Personality Disorders?
They cannot change but can be treated and motivated
What is the age range when the pattern of Personality Disorders typically emerges?
Adolescence and early adulthood
What is the primary influence on the development of Personality Disorders?
Complex biological and psychosocial occurrences
What is the primary goal of managing clients with Personality Disorders?
To improve their functioning and relationships
Which type of Personality Disorder is characterized by feelings of inadequacy and avoidance of social interactions?
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Which type of Personality Disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity and need for admiration?
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Which type of Personality Disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of submission and clinginess?
Dependent Personality Disorder
Which type of Personality Disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of perfectionism and rigidity?
Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder
What is the term for Personality Disorders that are caused by underlying medical conditions?
Personality Disorders Due To Medical Conditions
Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Humility
A person with Avoidant Personality Disorder is likely to exhibit:
Low levels of energy
Which of the following is a characteristic of Dependent Personality Disorder?
Passive and submissive behavior
Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder is characterized by excessive concern with:
Conformity and standards of conscience
Which of the following is an example of a Personality Disorder due to a Medical Condition?
Personality change due to a head injury
A person with Narcissistic Personality Disorder is likely to exhibit:
Envy and manipulation
Avoidant Personality Disorder is characterized by:
Low levels of energy and lack of enthusiasm
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder?
Impulsiveness and self-dramatization
A person with Dependent Personality Disorder is likely to exhibit:
Passive and submissive behavior
Which of the following Personality Disorders is characterized by passive and submissive behavior?
Dependent Personality Disorder
What is thought to influence the development of personality disorders?
Genetics
What theory proposes that certain neurotransmitters may regulate and influence personality?
Neurobiological theory
What type of theories emphasize that children develop maladaptive responses based on modeling and reinforcement of important persons in their childhood life?
Learning and cognitive theories
What is an example of an environmental factor outside of the family upbringing that shapes an individual's personality?
No two siblings are raised the same way
What is a risk factor for developing personality disorders?
Family history of mental illness
What is a characteristic of Paranoid Personality Disorder?
Envy
What is a characteristic of Schizoid Personality Disorder?
Seclusiveness
What type of personality disorder is characterized by excessive self-importance?
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
What is similar to Schizoid Personality Disorder?
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
What is NOT a risk factor for developing personality disorders?
Stable childhood environment
Study Notes
Biological Factors
- Genetics influence the development of personality disorders
- Neurobiological factors, such as neurotransmitter imbalance, can regulate and influence personality
Psychological Factors
- Learning and cognitive theories suggest that children develop maladaptive responses based on modelling and reinforcement from important persons in their childhood
- Family environment and beliefs influence emotional and behavioral responses
Environmental Factors
- Family environment influences personality development
- Other environmental factors outside of the family, such as no two siblings being raised the same way, also shape an individual's personality
Risk Factors
- Family history of personality disorders or other mental illness
- Abusive, unstable, or chaotic family life during childhood
- Being diagnosed with childhood conduct disorder
- Variations in brain chemistry and structure
Paranoid Personality Disorder
- Characterized by envy, jealousy, rigidity, blaming others, hypersensitivity, unwarranted suspicion, excessive self-importance, and ascribing evil motives to others
Schizoid Personality Disorder
- Characterized by shyness, eccentricity, daydreaming, seclusiveness, oversensitivity, ability to recognize reality, and ability to express hostility and aggression
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
- Similar to schizoid personality disorder, with features such as brain tumor or unspecified personality disorder
Management
- Managed by a multidisciplinary team consisting of social workers, psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and pharmacists
- Treatment approaches include psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and client and family education
Psychotherapy
- Includes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Pharmacotherapy
- Treats symptoms arising from the personality disorder, such as aggression, psychosis, anxiety, mood swings, and depression
Client and Family Education
- Educates clients and families about the disorder, identifies troublesome behaviors, and assists clients in developing impulse control strategies and alternative behaviors
Objectives
- Define personality and personality disorder
- State the characteristics of personality disorders
- Identify the causes of personality disorders
- Identify the ten types of personality disorders
- Discuss the management of clients with personality disorders
- Create a plan of care for a client diagnosed with a personality disorder
Definitions
- Personality is a person's characteristic behavior in response to experiences
- Personality disorder results when the behavior interferes with or complicates social and interpersonal function
Characteristics of Personality Disorders
- Inflexible and maladaptive ways of relating to and perceiving the world
- Affects occupational, personal, and social areas of life
- Pattern lasts over a period of time and can be traced to adolescence and early adulthood
Etiology
- Complex biological and psychosocial occurrences influenced by many variables, including genetics, neurobiology, chemistry, and environmental factors
Antisocial Personality Disorder
- Characterized by conflict with society, disloyalty, selfishness, irresponsibility, impulsiveness, and lack of guilt or ability to learn from experiences
Borderline Personality Disorder
- Characterized by instability, chaotic sexuality, self-mutilating behavior, ambivalence, feelings of emptiness and boredom, impulsiveness, suicidal acts, and identity problems
Histrionic Personality Disorder
- Characterized by vanity, over reactivity, immaturity, dependency, emotional instability, excitability, low frustration tolerance, and self-dramatization
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
- Characterized by envy, manipulation, lack of empathy, grandiose feelings, sense of entitlement, and need for attention and admiration
Avoidant Personality Disorder
- Characterized by low levels of energy, easily fatigued, lack of enthusiasm, inability to enjoy life, and oversensitivity to stress
Dependent Personality Disorder
- Characterized by passive and submissive behavior, uncertainty, and entire dependence on others
Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder
- Characterized by excessive concern with conformity, rigidity in performing tasks, over conscientiousness, over inhibition, and inability to relax
Other Personality Disorders
- Personality change due to another medical condition
- Alterations to a person's personality due to a medical condition
This quiz covers the biological and psychological factors that contribute to the development of personality disorders, including genetics, neurobiological influences, and learning and cognitive theories.
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