Psychopathology: Chapter 12 - Avoidant Personality Disorder

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What is a key characteristic of avoidant personality disorder?

Lack of sensitivity to criticism
Fearlessness in social situations
Excessive self-confidence
Pervasive pattern of social inhibition (correct)

Why do individuals with avoidant personality disorder desire social relationships but tend to avoid them?

High self-esteem
Anxiety and fear of rejection (correct)
Overwhelming popularity
Lack of desire for social connections

What contributed to Jane's belief that she was inherently unworthy and bad?

Positive self-perception
Having supportive friends
Her mother's abusive treatment (correct)
Not experiencing rejection

In the case of Jane, what disorder did her mother have?

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

How did Jane interpret her mother's abusive treatment during her childhood?

Believed she was an unworthy person (D) Signup and view all the answers

What impact did Jane's upbringing have on her self-image?

Lowered her self-esteem (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did Jane anticipate she would be treated by others as an adult?

'She expected to be rejected' (B) Signup and view all the answers

'What was a significant factor in Jane's limited friendships?'

'Fear of rejection and low self-esteem' (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of Jane's behavior as described in the text?

Automatically assuming negative perceptions from others (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Theodore Millon, how should individuals who are asocial due to being interpersonally anxious be differentiated from those who are asocial due to apathy?

By their fear of rejection and interpersonal anxieties (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did Jane react when receiving positive feedback from a friend?

She discounted the positive feedback. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What impact did Jane's negative assumptions about herself have on her social circle?

She had few friends and no close ones. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which personality disorder does Theodore Millon associate with individuals who are interpersonally anxious and fearful of rejection?

Avoidant personality disorder (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was Jane's typical response when encountering neutral or slightly negative reactions from others?

Automatically assuming it was due to her being unworthy or unlikable (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did Jane feel when she perceived someone reacting negatively or neutrally towards her?

Upset and sad (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant reason for Jane having few friends and no close relationships?

'Jane discounted any positive feedback she received.' (A) Signup and view all the answers

What theory proposed by Millon (1981) integrates biological and psychosocial influences as the cause of avoidant personality disorder?

Difficult temperament or personality characteristics at birth (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does parental treatment differ between individuals with avoidant personality disorder and the control group according to Stravynski, Elie, and Franche (1989)?

More rejecting parents in the avoidant group (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one common characteristic found in individuals with avoidant personality disorder?

Social alienation (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Lerner et al. (2020), avoidant personality disorder is more commonly found in relatives of individuals with which disorder?

Schizophrenia (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a proposed cause of avoidant personality disorder?

High self-esteem (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals with avoidant personality disorder perceive their parents compared to the control group according to Stravynski, Elie, and Franche (1989)?

More rejecting, more guilt engendering, less affectionate (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role does parental treatment play in the development of avoidant personality disorder according to Stravynski, Elie, and Franche (1989)?

Contribution to the disorder through rejection and guilt engendering behavior (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor might contribute to persistent low self-esteem among individuals with avoidant personality disorder?

'Ego-dystonic' personality traits (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a commonly reported childhood experience for individuals with avoidant personality disorder?

Overprotection (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following therapeutic approaches has shown success in treating avoidant personality disorder?

Behavioral intervention techniques for anxiety and social skills problems (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications has NOT been found to be effective in treating avoidant personality disorder?

Antipsychotics (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an important predictor for treatment success in individuals with avoidant personality disorder?

The therapeutic alliance between therapist and client (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a characteristic of avoidant personality disorder?

Obsessive-compulsive tendencies (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following disorders is avoidant personality disorder most similar to?

Social phobia (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the information provided in the text?

Avoidant personality disorder is primarily caused by genetic factors. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the treatment of avoidant personality disorder?

A combination of medication and therapy is often recommended. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided in the text, which of the following statements is true?

There is a scarcity of research into avoidant personality disorder. (D) Signup and view all the answers