33 Questions
What is a key characteristic of avoidant personality disorder?
Pervasive pattern of social inhibition
Why do individuals with avoidant personality disorder desire social relationships but tend to avoid them?
Anxiety and fear of rejection
What contributed to Jane's belief that she was inherently unworthy and bad?
Her mother's abusive treatment
In the case of Jane, what disorder did her mother have?
Borderline personality disorder
How did Jane interpret her mother's abusive treatment during her childhood?
Believed she was an unworthy person
What impact did Jane's upbringing have on her self-image?
Lowered her self-esteem
How did Jane anticipate she would be treated by others as an adult?
'She expected to be rejected'
'What was a significant factor in Jane's limited friendships?'
'Fear of rejection and low self-esteem'
What is a characteristic feature of Jane's behavior as described in the text?
Automatically assuming negative perceptions from others
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
How did Jane react when receiving positive feedback from a friend?
She discounted the positive feedback.
What impact did Jane's negative assumptions about herself have on her social circle?
She had few friends and no close ones.
Which personality disorder does Theodore Millon associate with individuals who are interpersonally anxious and fearful of rejection?
Avoidant personality disorder
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
How did Jane feel when she perceived someone reacting negatively or neutrally towards her?
Upset and sad
What was a significant reason for Jane having few friends and no close relationships?
'Jane discounted any positive feedback she received.'
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
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
What is one common characteristic found in individuals with avoidant personality disorder?
Social alienation
According to Lerner et al. (2020), avoidant personality disorder is more commonly found in relatives of individuals with which disorder?
Schizophrenia
Which of the following is NOT a proposed cause of avoidant personality disorder?
High self-esteem
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
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
Which factor might contribute to persistent low self-esteem among individuals with avoidant personality disorder?
'Ego-dystonic' personality traits
Which of the following is NOT a commonly reported childhood experience for individuals with avoidant personality disorder?
Overprotection
Which of the following therapeutic approaches has shown success in treating avoidant personality disorder?
Behavioral intervention techniques for anxiety and social skills problems
Which of the following medications has NOT been found to be effective in treating avoidant personality disorder?
Antipsychotics
Which of the following is an important predictor for treatment success in individuals with avoidant personality disorder?
The therapeutic alliance between therapist and client
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a characteristic of avoidant personality disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive tendencies
Which of the following disorders is avoidant personality disorder most similar to?
Social phobia
Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the information provided in the text?
Avoidant personality disorder is primarily caused by genetic factors.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the treatment of avoidant personality disorder?
A combination of medication and therapy is often recommended.
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.
Test your knowledge on Avoidant Personality Disorder, a Cluster C personality disorder characterized by social inhibition and feelings of inadequacy. Explore the symptoms, causes, and treatment options related to this mental disorder.
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