Psychopathology: Chapter 12 Personality Disorders Quiz
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What is a common cognitive style associated with histrionic personality disorder?

  • Detailed
  • Analytical
  • Logical
  • Impressionistic (correct)
  • Which behavior is NOT typically associated with histrionic personality disorder?

  • Detailed and precise communication (correct)
  • Vanity and overconcern with physical appearance
  • Exaggeration in speech
  • Impulsiveness
  • What type of individuals may have difficulty delaying gratification according to the text?

  • Those with social anxiety disorder
  • Those with obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Those with histrionic personality disorder (correct)
  • Those with paranoid personality disorder
  • What might a person with histrionic personality disorder do when others do not attend to them or praise them?

    <p>Get upset or angry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of speech patterns in individuals with histrionic personality disorder?

    <p>Vague and lacking detail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might someone with histrionic personality disorder behave when discussing personal experiences, based on the text?

    <p>Exaggerate and lack specifics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may contribute to the overdiagnosis of histrionic personality disorder among women?

    <p>&quot;Stereotypical female&quot; features like overdramatization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Dariya spent a great deal of money on unusual jewelry and was sure to point it out to anyone who would listen." What behavior is exemplified by this statement?

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

    What is the primary goal in treating individuals with histrionic personality disorder?

    <p>To show them how their short-term gains result in long-term costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of people with histrionic personality disorder?

    <p>They are typically very open and honest in their communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why people with histrionic personality disorder need to be taught more appropriate ways of negotiating their wants and needs?

    <p>Their current interactional style results in short-term gains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most likely long-term cost of the interactional style of people with histrionic personality disorder?

    <p>Damaged or strained interpersonal relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why people with histrionic personality disorder need to be shown how their short-term gains result in long-term costs?

    <p>They are unaware of the long-term consequences of their behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important reason why people with histrionic personality disorder need to be taught more appropriate ways of negotiating their wants and needs?

    <p>To help them develop more meaningful and lasting interpersonal relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most likely reason why people with histrionic personality disorder are resistant to changing their interactional style?

    <p>They are afraid of losing the short-term gains they derive from their current style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the LEAST likely to be a characteristic of people with histrionic personality disorder?

    <p>They are generally very open and honest in their communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most notable characteristic exhibited by Dariya?

    <p>She exhibits a pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of the term 'histrionic' used to describe Dariya's behavior?

    <p>It suggests that she has a tendency to exaggerate her emotions and act in an overly dramatic manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the author describe Dariya's initial interactions with them?

    <p>Dariya exhibited a pattern of excessive flattery and over-the-top praise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied by the statement 'our interactions grew strained'?

    <p>The author and Dariya experienced difficulties in their interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Dariya's behavior in her professional life?

    <p>She exhibited a pattern of excessive praise and attention-seeking behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about Dariya's personal life from the information provided?

    <p>She had an active social life and frequently went on dates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is most accurate?

    <p>Dariya displayed a pattern of excessive attention-seeking behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following personality disorders is Dariya most likely to be diagnosed with, based on the information provided?

    <p>Histrionic personality disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the diagnostic criteria, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of histrionic personality disorder?

    <p>Tendency towards obsessive-compulsive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is TRUE about the therapy approach for individuals with histrionic personality disorder?

    <p>It emphasizes the development of healthy interpersonal relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following behaviors is NOT mentioned as a manipulation tactic used by individuals with histrionic personality disorder?

    <p>Making false accusations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the diagnostic criteria, which of the following statements is TRUE about individuals with histrionic personality disorder?

    <p>They have a tendency to exaggerate the intimacy of their relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the therapists observe after an 18-month follow-up?

    <p>Improvement in the patients' condition, but no scientific data was collected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is TRUE about the diagnostic criteria for histrionic personality disorder, according to the DSM-5?

    <p>It requires the presence of at least five symptoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is TRUE about the study mentioned in the text?

    <p>It lacked scientific rigor in data collection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the diagnostic criteria, which of the following is a characteristic of histrionic personality disorder?

    <p>Exaggerated expression of emotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sprock (2000) find evidence for?

    <p>A bias among psychologists and psychiatrists to associate the histrionic personality disorder diagnosis with women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a typical characteristic of individuals with histrionic personality disorder?

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

    What did the ancient Greek philosophers believe caused many unexplainable problems in women?

    <p>The uterus migrating within the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is TRUE?

    <p>Histrionic personality disorder also occurs among men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hypothesis is mentioned regarding the relationship between histrionic personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder?

    <p>There is a possible relationship between the two disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Lilienfeld and colleagues (1986) find regarding the co-occurrence of histrionic personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder?

    <p>Roughly two-thirds of people with histrionic personality disorder also met criteria for antisocial personality disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the focus of research on histrionic personality disorder?

    <p>Little research has been done on the causes or treatment of histrionic personality disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Histrionic personality disorder is more common in women than in men</p> Signup and view all the answers

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