Personality Disorders Overview
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Which personality disorder is characterized by intense fear of being alone or abandoned?

  • Borderline Personality Disorder (correct)
  • Narcissistic Personality Disorder
  • Histrionic Personality Disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
  • Which personality disorder is associated with excessive concern with physical appearance?

  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Schizoid Personality Disorder
  • Narcissistic Personality Disorder
  • Histrionic Personality Disorder (correct)
  • Which personality disorder involves fantasies about power, success, and attractiveness?

  • Schizotypal Personality Disorder
  • Narcissistic Personality Disorder (correct)
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Histrionic Personality Disorder
  • Which personality disorder is characterized by constant seeking of attention?

    <p>Histrionic Personality Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality disorder is associated with an unreasonable expectation of constant praise and admiration?

    <p>Narcissistic Personality Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality disorder displays stress-related paranoia that comes and goes?

    <p>Borderline Personality Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Individual personality is influenced by which of the following?

    <p>Inherited characteristics, experiences, and environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of a personality disorder?

    <p>Rigid and unhealthy pattern of thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of Cluster A personality disorders?

    <p>Odd and eccentric thinking or behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do people with Paranoid Personality Disorder typically view others?

    <p>As mean or spiteful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of having a personality disorder according to the text?

    <p>Significant problems and limitations in various areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a person with a personality disorder not realize they have one?

    <p>Their way of thinking and behaving seems natural to them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) in the 1930s?

    <p>Henry A. Murray and Christina D. Morgan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many cards are there in the complete version of the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)?

    <p>31 cards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Children's Apperception Test (CAT)?

    <p>To measure personality traits, attitudes, and psychodynamic processes in children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which projective test involves showing people a series of ambiguous picture cards?

    <p>Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Bender-Gestalt test?

    <p>To evaluate visual-motor functioning and visual-perceptual skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the Children's Apperception Test (CAT) for children aged 3 to 10 years?

    <p>Leopold Bellak and Sonya S. Bellak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality disorder is characterized by a lack of interest in social or personal relationships and an inability to pick up normal social cues?

    <p>Schizoid Personality Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality disorder is associated with peculiar dress, thinking, beliefs, and 'magical thinking'?

    <p>Schizotypal Personality Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality disorder features disregard for others' needs, persistent lying, and aggressive behavior?

    <p>Antisocial Personality Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality disorder is known for inappropriate emotional responses, social anxiety, and belief in hidden messages meant only for you?

    <p>Schizotypal Personality Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cluster of personality disorders is characterized by overly emotional or unpredictable thinking and behavior?

    <p>Cluster B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality disorder involves recurring problems with the law, disregard for safety, and impulsive behavior?

    <p>Antisocial Personality Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the original Bender Visual Motor Gestalt test?

    <p>Lauretta Bender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many figures are typically included in the standard Bender Visual Motor Gestalt test?

    <p>9 figures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Bender-Gestalt test, how is a test subject asked to reproduce the figures?

    <p>By copying them onto a blank paper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sexual disorders involves being sexually aroused by observing an unsuspecting person naked or engaged in sexual activity?

    <p>Voyeurism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sexual disorder involves being sexually aroused by wearing clothes of the opposite sex?

    <p>Transvestism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the Bender Visual Motor Gestalt test scored?

    <p>Based on accuracy and organization of reproductions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Personality Disorders

    • Fear of being alone or abandoned characterizes Avoidant Personality Disorder.
    • Excessive concern with physical appearance is associated with Histrionic Personality Disorder.
    • Fantasies about power, success, and attractiveness are characteristic of Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
    • Constant seeking of attention is a hallmark of Histrionic Personality Disorder.
    • Unreasonable expectation of constant praise and admiration is a characteristic of Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
    • Stress-related paranoia that comes and goes is a feature of Paranoid Personality Disorder.

    Influences on Personality

    • Individual personality is influenced by genetics, environment, and experiences.

    Characteristics of Personality Disorders

    • The main characteristic of a personality disorder is inflexibility and rigidity.
    • A common characteristic of Cluster A personality disorders is odd or eccentric behavior.
    • People with Paranoid Personality Disorder typically view others with suspicion and mistrust.

    Consequences of Personality Disorders

    • A consequence of having a personality disorder is impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of life.
    • A person with a personality disorder may not realize they have one due to lack of insight or self-reflection.

    Projective Tests

    • The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) was developed by Henry Murray in the 1930s.
    • The complete version of the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) has 31 cards.
    • The purpose of the Children's Apperception Test (CAT) is to assess emotional and social functioning in children aged 3 to 10.
    • The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) involves showing people a series of ambiguous picture cards.
    • The primary purpose of the Bender-Gestalt test is to assess visual-motor skills and cognitive functioning.
    • The Children's Apperception Test (CAT) was developed by Leopold Bellak for children aged 3 to 10 years.

    Specific Personality Disorders

    • Schizoid Personality Disorder is characterized by a lack of interest in social or personal relationships and an inability to pick up normal social cues.
    • Schizotypal Personality Disorder is associated with peculiar dress, thinking, beliefs, and 'magical thinking'.
    • Antisocial Personality Disorder features disregard for others' needs, persistent lying, and aggressive behavior.
    • Borderline Personality Disorder is known for inappropriate emotional responses, social anxiety, and belief in hidden messages meant only for you.
    • Cluster B personality disorders are characterized by overly emotional or unpredictable thinking and behavior.
    • Antisocial Personality Disorder involves recurring problems with the law, disregard for safety, and impulsive behavior.

    Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test

    • The original Bender Visual Motor Gestalt test was developed by Lauretta Bender.
    • The standard Bender Visual Motor Gestalt test typically includes 9 figures.
    • In the Bender-Gestalt test, a test subject is asked to reproduce the figures from memory.
    • The Bender Visual Motor Gestalt test is scored based on the accuracy and quality of the test subject's reproductions.

    Sexual Disorders

    • Voyeuristic disorder involves being sexually aroused by observing an unsuspecting person naked or engaged in sexual activity.
    • Transvestic disorder involves being sexually aroused by wearing clothes of the opposite sex.

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    Learn about Borderline Personality Disorder traits including impulsive behavior, unstable relationships, and fear of abandonment. Explore Histrionic Personality Disorder characteristics such as constant attention-seeking behavior.

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