52 Questions
Which of the following is NOT one of the areas in which an individual with a personality disorder may deviate markedly from expectations of their culture?
Impulse control
True or False: Personality disorders are characterized by flexible predispositions that can change depending on the situation.
False
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of personality disorders?
Good prognosis
How many clusters are the 10 specific personality disorders organized into?
3
True or False: The DSM-5 introduced a dimensional model of personality disorders in addition to categorical diagnoses.
True
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of personality disorders according to the text?
Good prognosis
What is the prevalence of personality disorders according to the text?
About 2%
Which of the following is a characteristic of Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)?
Early histories of behavioral problems
What is a potential cause of Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)?
Inconsistent parental discipline
What is a treatment option for Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)?
Psychotherapy
Which of the following is a characteristic of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
Frantic efforts to avoid abandonment
What is a potential cause of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
Unstable intense interpersonal relationships
What is a treatment option for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
Psychotherapy
What is a characteristic of Emotional Dysregulation?
High sensitivity to negative emotion
Which of the following personality disorders is characterized by a deeply rooted distrust and suspiciousness of other people without justification, interpreting actions of others as meant to harm or trick?
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Which of the following personality disorders is associated with a pattern of detachment from social relationships and limited emotional expression?
Schizoid Personality Disorder
Which personality disorder is characterized by acute discomfort in close relationships, cognitive or perceptual distortions, and eccentricities of behavior?
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Which personality disorder is associated with features of Borderline Personality Disorder and often justifies both diagnoses?
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Which personality disorder is characterized by a failure to conform to social norms, deceitfulness, impulsivity, and lack of remorse?
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Which personality disorder is associated with traits such as egocentricity, superficial charm, irresponsibility, and manipulativeness, but does not necessarily commit crimes or get caught? (CLECKLY - MASK OF SANITY)
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of interpersonal relatedness impairment, few close friends, and a high prevalence of comorbid major depressive disorder?
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Which treatment is typically used for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and combines eastern philosophy with therapy?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
What is the underlying model for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
Dysregulation
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of grandiosity, lack of empathy, and a need for admiration?
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
What are the clinical characteristics associated with Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Grandiose sense of self-importance, lack of empathy, and arrogance
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control?
Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder
What are the associated features and disorders of Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder?
Difficulty expressing tender feelings, depression, and increased incidence of myocardial infarction
What are the consequences of under-diagnosis of Personality Disorders?
Increased suicide risk, increased violence/criminality risk, increased social/occupational difficulties, poorer response to treatment for Axis I disorders
What are the consequences of over-diagnosis of Personality Disorders?
Stigma, stigma, stigma, permanent record, influences future diagnoses, influences how mental health provider interacts with patient
What is the typical treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder?
Similar to OCD treatment
Which of the following is a characteristic of Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)?
Failure to conform to social norms, deceitfulness, impulsivity, and lack of remorse
Which of the following is a characteristic of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
Unstable intense interpersonal relationships, extreme idealization then devaluation
What is a potential cause of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
Family stress
What is a potential cause of Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)?
Genetic predispositions
What are the associated features and disorders of Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder?
High co-morbidity with Mood Disorders
Which of the following personality disorders is characterized by a pattern of acute discomfort in close relationships, cognitive or perceptual distortions, and eccentricities of behavior?
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Which of the following is a characteristic of Paranoid Personality Disorder?
Distrust when others would agree suspiciousness is unfounded
Which of the following personality disorders is associated with a pattern of detachment from social relationships and limited emotional expression?
Schizoid Personality Disorder
Which personality disorder is characterized by a failure to conform to social norms, deceitfulness, impulsivity, and lack of remorse?
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Which personality disorder is associated with traits such as egocentricity, superficial charm, irresponsibility, and manipulativeness, but does not necessarily commit crimes or get caught?
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of personality disorders?
Consistent across a range of situations
What is the typical treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
What is a potential cause of Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)?
Childhood trauma
What is the underlying model for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
Both categorical and dimensional models
Which of the following is a treatment option for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
Dialectical behavior therapy
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control?
Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder
What is the typical treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Which of the following is a characteristic of Paranoid Personality Disorder?
Deeply rooted distrust and suspiciousness of others
What is a potential cause of Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)?
Limited research
Which of the following is a characteristic of Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)?
Preoccupied with details, rules, lists, order, organization, schedules
What are the associated features and disorders of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
Self esteem, outwardly high, is actually quite fragile with a need for constant attention and admiration
Which of the following is a characteristic of Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)?
Failure to conform to social norms, deceitfulness, impulsivity, lack of remorse
Quiz: Antisocial Personality Disorder - Developmental Considerations Test your knowledge on the developmental considerations of Antisocial Personality Disorder (PD). Explore topics such as early histories of behavioral problems, family history factors, associated features, and more. Gain insights into the developmental trajectory of individuals with Antisocial PD and the factors that contribute to their high status job tendencies.
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