Personality Disorders Quiz

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What are some factors that influence personality?

Biologic and genetic makeup, as well as development and interactions with the environment and other people

What is a characteristic of individuals with identity problems?

Ego-centrism, being self-centered, and gaining power or pleasure at the expense of others

Why do personality disorders tend to be long-standing?

Personality characteristics do not change easily

What is the relationship between personality disorders and mortality?

Clients with personality disorders have a higher death rate, especially as a result of suicide Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical trajectory of difficulties associated with personality disorders?

They persist throughout young and middle adulthood but tend to diminish in the 40s and 50s Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of personality disorders on rates of separation and divorce?

Clients with personality disorders have increased rates of separation and divorce Signup and view all the answers

What are personality disorders highly correlated with?

Criminal behavior, alcoholism, and drug abuse Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical impact of therapy on clients with personality disorders?

Therapy designed to help clients make changes is often long term with slow progress Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of personality disorders on suicide rates?

Clients with personality disorders have higher rates of suicide attempts Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of personality disorders on emergency department visits?

Clients with personality disorders have increased rates of emergency department visits Signup and view all the answers

Which personality disorder is characterized by mistrust and suspicions of others, guarded affect?

Paranoid Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of schizoid personality disorder?

Detached from social relationships Signup and view all the answers

Which personality disorder involves acute discomfort in relationships, cognitive distortions, and eccentric behavior?

Schizotypal Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of antisocial personality disorder?

Disregard for rights of others, rules, and laws Signup and view all the answers

Which nursing intervention is suitable for clients with paranoid personality disorder?

Serious, straightforward approach; teach client to validate suspicions Signup and view all the answers

Which nursing intervention is appropriate for clients with borderline personality disorder?

Support and reassurance; cognitive restructuring techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of histrionic personality disorder?

Excessive emotionality and attention seeking Signup and view all the answers

Which personality disorder involves grandiosity, lack of empathy, and a need for admiration?

Narcissistic Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of avoidant personality disorder?

Social inhibitions and feelings of inadequacy Signup and view all the answers

Which nursing intervention is suitable for clients with obsessive–compulsive personality disorder?

Matter-of-fact approach; gain cooperation with needed self-care skills Signup and view all the answers

Which personality disorder is characterized by unstable mood, affect, self-image, relationships, and impulsivity, often involving self-harm?

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) Signup and view all the answers

At what age do the four temperament traits - harm avoidance, novelty seeking, reward dependence, and persistence - develop?

By age 2-3 Signup and view all the answers

Which therapeutic strategies for personality disorders include cognitive restructuring, self-help skills, and promoting appropriate social interactions?

Cognitive restructuring, self-help skills, and promoting appropriate social interactions Signup and view all the answers

Which personality disorder is less likely to lead to criminal behavior but individuals may struggle with substance abuse and disregard for others?

Antisocial personality disorder Signup and view all the answers

What is the likelihood of rapid or substantial personality changes in individuals with personality disorders?

Low likelihood Signup and view all the answers

Which medications are used to treat aggression, mood dysregulation, and anxiety in clients with personality disorders?

Mood stabilizers and benzodiazepines Signup and view all the answers

Which personality disorder is characterized by social deficits, cognitive distortions, and eccentric behavior?

Schizotypal personality disorder Signup and view all the answers

Which combination of treatments is more effective than single treatments for personality disorders?

Medication, group, and individual therapies Signup and view all the answers

Do all individuals with personality disorders seek treatment?

Not all seek treatment Signup and view all the answers

Are personality disorders relatively common and diagnosed in early adulthood?

Yes, they are relatively common and diagnosed in early adulthood Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Understanding and Treating Personality Disorders

Antisocial personality disorder is less likely to lead to criminal behavior, but individuals may struggle with substance abuse and disregard for others.
The four temperament traits - harm avoidance, novelty seeking, reward dependence, and persistence - are genetically influenced and develop by age 2-3.
Combinations of medication and group/individual therapies are more effective than single treatments for personality disorders.
Not all individuals with personality disorders seek treatment, particularly those with schizotypal, narcissistic, or obsessive–compulsive personality disorders.
Therapy for personality disorders varies based on symptoms and disorder type and severity.
Personality disorders are relatively common, diagnosed in early adulthood, and can show signs in childhood or adolescence.
Rapid or substantial personality changes are unlikely, which can be frustrating for family, friends, and professionals.
Schizotypal personality disorder is characterized by social deficits, cognitive distortions, and eccentric behavior.
People with antisocial personality disorder may appear charming but are often suspicious, insensitive, and exploitative.
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by unstable mood, affect, self-image, relationships, and impulsivity, often involving self-harm.
Therapeutic strategies for personality disorders include cognitive restructuring, self-help skills, and promoting appropriate social interactions.
Psychotropic medications like lithium, anticonvulsant mood stabilizers, and benzodiazepines are used to treat aggression, mood dysregulation, and anxiety in clients with personality disorders.

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