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Which cluster of personality disorders has the highest estimated prevalence?
Which cluster of personality disorders has the highest estimated prevalence?
- Cluster A
- Cluster C (correct)
- All clusters have similar prevalence
- Cluster B
What percentage of people meet criteria for at least 1 personality disorder?
What percentage of people meet criteria for at least 1 personality disorder?
- 7%
- 4%
- 10-12% (correct)
- 3.5-4%
Why are misdiagnoses more likely to occur in personality disorders compared to other categories of disorders?
Why are misdiagnoses more likely to occur in personality disorders compared to other categories of disorders?
- Diagnostic criteria are not sharply defined (correct)
- Diagnostic categories are not mutually exclusive
- Dimensional personality characteristics
- There is significant comorbidity
What are the advantages of categorical approaches to personality?
What are the advantages of categorical approaches to personality?
What is the estimated prevalence of Cluster B personality disorders?
What is the estimated prevalence of Cluster B personality disorders?
Which of the following is a characteristic of paranoid personality disorder?
Which of the following is a characteristic of paranoid personality disorder?
What is a common feature of schizoid personality disorder?
What is a common feature of schizoid personality disorder?
Which factor is associated with the development of paranoid personality disorder?
Which factor is associated with the development of paranoid personality disorder?
What distinguishes paranoid personality disorder from psychotic disorders?
What distinguishes paranoid personality disorder from psychotic disorders?
Which personality disorder is characterized by apathy and an inability to express feelings?
Which personality disorder is characterized by apathy and an inability to express feelings?
