28 Questions
What is an illusion?
Related stimuli being falsely interpreted
What is a delusion?
A false idea or belief with reality
What is it called when a person believes they are very important or powerful in the context of a delusion?
Illusions of grandeur
What happens when someone is in a catatonic state?
They have decreased reaction to surrounding stimulus
What kind of behavior does cluster A personality tend to exhibit?
Odd or eccentric behavior
What kind of behavior does cluster B personality exhibit?
Dramatic, erratic, or emotional behavior
What kind of behavior does cluster C personality exhibit?
Anxious and fearful behavior
Which personality disorder would be associated with being a loner, withdrawn, secluded, and having a self-absorbed attitude?
Schizoid personality disorder
Which personality disorder often displays magical thinking or unusual and bizarre thinking patterns?
Schizotypal personality disorder
Which gender is more commonly affected by schizoid personality disorder?
Men
What age group is most likely to develop schizoid personality disorder?
Adolescents
Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of schizoid personality disorder?
Excessive need for social interaction
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of schizotypal personality disorder?
remorse over lack of social relationships
What is a common characteristic of schizotypal personality disorder?
Paranoia and suspiciousness
Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of schizotypal personality disorder?
Conventional dress habit
Which personality disorder is characterized by a chronic sense of abandonment and impulsive outbursts of anger?
Borderline personality disorder
Which personality disorder is characterized by excessive love and attention to oneself, little regard for others' feelings, and a grandiose sense of self-importance?
Narcissistic personality disorder
Which personality disorder is characterized by shyness, sensitivity to negative comments, and avoidance of social situations due to feelings of inadequacy and discomfort?
Avoidant personality disorder
Which personality disorder is characterized by a false sense of privileged revenge against others?
Antisocial personality disorder
Which personality disorder is characterized by chronic sense of abandonment and Jekyll and Hyde characteristic?
Borderline personality disorder
Which personality disorder is characterized by excessive love and attention to oneself?
Narcissistic personality disorder
Which personality disorder is characterized by being typically shy and sensitive to negative comments from others?
Avoidant personality disorder
Which personality disorder is characterized by a consistent and extreme need to be cared for?
Dependent personality disorder
Which personality disorder is characterized by being conscientious, highly organized, and preoccupied with order and perfection?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Which personality disorder is characterized by demanding manner to gain attention and overly dramatic behavior?
Histrionic personality disorder
Which personality disorder is characterized by manipulation, projection of blame, and lack of empathy?
Antisocial personality disorder
Which personality disorder is characterized by self-doubt, feelings of inferiority, and lack of trust of others?
Avoidant personality disorder
Which personality disorder is characterized by being difficult to treat due to noncompliance with treatment when improvement is seen?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
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