Personality Disorders

Which aspect of a person does personality primarily encompass?

Which of the following is a primary factor in the development of personality disorders?

Which statement accurately describes the characteristics of personality disorders?

Which of the following is considered a core feature of personality disorders as defined in DSM-5?

What is a significant challenge in addressing personality disorders (PDS)?

What should clinicians take into consideration in the diagnosis of personality disorders?

Which manifestations are commonly associated with personality disorders?

Under what circumstance does a provider have a duty to warn a potential victim?

When diagnosing a personality disorder, what must be ruled out first?

What are the three general characteristic clusters of personality disorders?

Which group of personality disorders is characterized by a limited range of emotional expression and few close relationships?

Which characteristic is most indicative of Paranoid Personality Disorder?

Which of the following best describes a core characteristic of Schizoid Personality Disorder?

Which of the following is a key characteristic of Schizotypal Personality Disorder?

What is a primary focus of the treatment approach for Cluster A personality disorders?

Which general characteristic is associated with Cluster B personality disorders?

What is a core characteristic of Antisocial Personality Disorder?

Which of the following is a recommended element of treatment for patients with Antisocial Personality Disorder?

Which feature distinguishes Borderline Personality Disorder from other personality disorders?

What is the primary goal of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in treating Borderline Personality Disorder?

How does 'mindfulness' assist patients in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)?

What is the goal of 'distress tolerance' in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?

What is the purpose of 'emotional regulation' as a skill in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?

What is the goal of interpersonal effectiveness in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?

What should therapy concentrate on when dealing with borderline personality disorder?

Which medication class is a first-line consideration in the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder?

Which of the following is a core characteristic of Histrionic Personality Disorder?

In treatment of Histrionic Personality Disorder, why should therapists maintain interpersonal distance?

What is a defining characteristic of Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

Why is it important to avoid being defensive about mistakes and include patient in decision making?

Which characteristic is central to Cluster C personality disorders?

Which behavior is most characteristic of Avoidant Personality Disorder?

What approach is most important when treating Avoidant Personality Disorder?

What is a primary characteristic of Dependent Personality Disorder?

When dealing with Dependent Personality Disorder Patient?

Which of the following is a core feature of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)?

What is the most important for Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder treatment?

What differentiates Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) from Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)?

What is the main point from the 'PERSONALITY CHANGE DUE TO A MEDICAL CONDITION EXAMPLE'?

A 23-year-old student attempts to slit her wrist because things did not work out with a man she had been dating over the past 3 weeks. She thought he was “perfect” at first and now states that “all guys are jerks” and “not worth her time.” She often feels that she is “alone in this world.” Which personality disorder does this depict?

A 30-year-old postal worker rarely goes out with their coworkers and often makes excuses when the coworkers ask them to join them because they are afraid the coworkers will not like them. They wishes to go out and meet new people but, they says “I’m too shy.” Which personality disorder does this depict?

A 45-year-old scientist works in the lab most of the day and had has no friends, according to her coworkers. Has not been able to keep a steady job because of failure to collaborate with others. She expresses no desire to make friends and is content with her single life. She has no evidence of a thought disorder. Which personality disorder does this depict?

A 40-year-old administrative assistant has been recently fired because of her inability to prepare some work projects in time. According to her, they were not in the right format, and she had to revise them six times, which led to the delay. This has happened before, but she feels that she was not given enough time. Which personality disorder does this depict?

A 25-year-old scantily clad woman comes to your office complaining that her fever feels like “she is burning in hell.” She vividly describes how the fever has affected her work as a teacher. "I love them all so dearly, But they are like little barbarians. I come home totally dissipated!“ Which personality disorder does this depict?

A 40-year-old man, who lives with his parents, has trouble deciding on how to go about having his car fixed. He calls his father at work several times to ask very trivial things. He has been unemployed over the past 3 years. Which personality disorder does this depict?

A 48-year-old company CEO is rushed to the ED after an automobile accident. He does not let the residents operate on him and requests the chief of trauma surgery because he is “vital to the company." He makes several business phones calls in the ED to stay on "top of his game.” Which personality disorder does this depict?

A 35-year-old man dresses in a space suit every Tuesday and Thursday. He has computers set up in his basement to "detect the precise time of alien invasion.” He has no evidence of auditory or visual hallucinations. Which personality disorder does this depict?

A 30-year-oid man says his wife has been cheating on him because he does not have a good enough job to provide for her needs. He also claims that on his previous job, his boss laid him off because he did a better job than his boss. He refuses couples therapy because he believes the therapist will side with his wife. He also believes neighbors are critical of him. Which personality disorder does this depict?

A 35 year-old unemployed man has been accused of killing three senior citizens after robbing them. He is surprisingly charming in the interview. In his adolescence, he was arrested several times for stealing cars and assaulting other kids. Which personality disorder does this depict?