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Which Cluster A personality disorder is characterized by being eccentric, aloof, isolated, and having a discomfort with humans?
Which Cluster A personality disorder is characterized by being eccentric, aloof, isolated, and having a discomfort with humans?
- Paranoid
- Schizotypal
- Antisocial
- Schizoid (correct)
What type of personality disorders are characterized as emotional and erratic?
What type of personality disorders are characterized as emotional and erratic?
- Cluster D
- Cluster B (correct)
- Cluster C
- Cluster A
Which defense mechanism is often used by individuals with Antisocial personality disorder?
Which defense mechanism is often used by individuals with Antisocial personality disorder?
- Displacement
- Projection (correct)
- Denial
- Rationalization
Which childhood diagnosis is often a precursor to Antisocial personality disorder?
Which childhood diagnosis is often a precursor to Antisocial personality disorder?
Which of the following is NOT a Cluster A personality disorder?
Which of the following is NOT a Cluster A personality disorder?
Which personality disorder is characterized by a perfectionist and rigid approach to rules and organization?
Which personality disorder is characterized by a perfectionist and rigid approach to rules and organization?
Which of the following personality disorders is associated with a lack of self-confidence and extreme reliance on others?
Which of the following personality disorders is associated with a lack of self-confidence and extreme reliance on others?
Which personality disorder is marked by an exaggerated sense of self-worth and a tendency to blame others?
Which personality disorder is marked by an exaggerated sense of self-worth and a tendency to blame others?
Which Cluster B personality disorder is associated with intense and chaotic relationships?
Which Cluster B personality disorder is associated with intense and chaotic relationships?
Which personality disorder is marked by a fear of rejection and avoidance of social interactions?
Which personality disorder is marked by a fear of rejection and avoidance of social interactions?
Which personality disorder is often confused with borderline personality disorder due to similarities in their presentations?
Which personality disorder is often confused with borderline personality disorder due to similarities in their presentations?
What is the primary goal of treatment for anorexia nervosa?
What is the primary goal of treatment for anorexia nervosa?
What is the primary treatment for cluster B personality disorders?
What is the primary treatment for cluster B personality disorders?
What is a characteristic of anorexia nervosa?
What is a characteristic of anorexia nervosa?
What is the purpose of setting boundaries in treating cluster B personality disorders?
What is the purpose of setting boundaries in treating cluster B personality disorders?
What is a common co-occurring diagnosis with personality disorders?
What is a common co-occurring diagnosis with personality disorders?
What is the primary focus of group training skills in treating personality disorders?
What is the primary focus of group training skills in treating personality disorders?
