Question 1

One of the greatest challenges for any therapist treating an individual with paranoid personality disorder is in
A)understanding the patient's belief system.
B)earning the patient's trust.
C)convincing the patient to talk about his or her beliefs.
D)getting the patient to speak clearly.

Accepted Answer

Individuals with paranoid personality disorder have a pervasive distrust and suspicion of others, which can make it difficult to establish a therapeutic relationship and earn their trust. Helping the patient feel safe and heard is an important first step in treating the disorder.

Question 2

An individual requesting treatment at a mental health clinic keeps talking about how gangsters are "out to get him." Before diagnosing paranoid personality disorder,we must determine whether
A)his fears are justified.
B)his family life is stable.
C)he has ever attempted suicide.
D)he avoids socialization.

Accepted Answer

It is important to determine whether the individual's fears are justified or not before diagnosing paranoid personality disorder. If there is evidence that the individual is indeed being targeted or threatened by gangsters, then his fears may be justified and not indicative of a personality disorder. However, if there is no evidence to support his claims, paranoid personality disorder may be a more appropriate diagnosis.

Question 3

In the world,the prevalence of personality disorders is estimated to be approximately________ percent.
A)0.5
B)2
C)6
D)11

Accepted Answer

The prevalence of personality disorders is estimated to be approximately 6 percent worldwide. This estimate is derived from population-based studies from different countries. However, the actual prevalence may vary depending on the diagnostic criteria used and other factors.

Question 4

The characteristic features of personality disorders tend to develop with
A)rapid onset in late adolescence.
B)gradual onset in adulthood.
C)rapid onset in adulthood.
D)onset in childhood that is difficult to pinpoint.

Accepted Answer

Personality disorders typically have an onset in childhood that is difficult to pinpoint, as their characteristics gradually emerge and become more apparent in adolescence or early adulthood. They do not usually have a rapid onset but rather develop over time, making their exact beginning hard to identify.

Question 5

DSM-5 personality disorders are grouped into three clusters.Which of the following most accurately represents the three clusters?
A)Odd or eccentric; dangerous or inconsistent; shy, uncommunicative, or withdrawn
B)Shy, uncommunicative, or withdrawn; anxious or fearful; dangerous or inconsistent
C)Shy or withdrawn; dramatic, emotional, or erratic; bizarre or thought-disordered
D)Odd or eccentric; dramatic, emotional, or erratic; anxious or fearful

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 personality disorders are grouped into three clusters: odd or eccentric (such as paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal personality disorders), dramatic, emotional, or erratic (such as histrionic, narcissistic, borderline, and antisocial personality disorders), and anxious or fearful (such as avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders). Choice D accurately represents these three clusters.

Question 6

Theo is quite a loner.He walks to class by himself,does not talk to anyone,and appears indifferent to other people.It is clear that Theo neither desires nor enjoys closeness with others.He does not act in any obviously unusual ways,nor does he appear to possess strange beliefs about the world.Of the following personality disorders,Theo appears to be
A)avoidant.
B)antisocial.
C)schizotypal.
D)schizoid.

Accepted Answer

Theo's behavior is consistent with the criteria for Schizoid Personality Disorder, which is characterized by a preference for solitary activities, limited emotional expression, and a lack of interest in close relationships. Avoidant Personality Disorder involves significant anxiety and fear of rejection in social situations, antisocial personality disorder involves a disregard for others' rights and a history of violating rules and laws, and schizotypal personality disorder involves odd beliefs and behaviors, as well as discomfort in social situations. None of these disorders fit Theo's behavior as well as Schizoid Personality Disorder does.

Question 7

A woman demonstrating a high degree of Western "stereotypical female" traits might well be diagnosed with histrionic personality disorder.Which of the following would probably occur if a man demonstrated very stereotypical masculine traits?
A)He would be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder.
B)He would be diagnosed with histrionic personality disorder.
C)He would be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder.
D)He probably would not be diagnosed with any personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

Demonstrating stereotypical masculine traits does not necessarily indicate any personality disorder, so the most likely outcome is that the man would not be diagnosed with any personality disorder.

Question 8

Gender differences observed in the prevalence of many personality disorders   may be due to
A)tolerance of behavior in a culture.
B)differences in help-seeking behavior.
C)gender bias on the part of the diagnosing clinician.
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

The prevalence of many personality disorders may be influenced by multiple factors including cultural tolerance of behavior, differences in help-seeking behavior, and potential gender bias on the part of the clinician making the diagnosis. All of these factors may contribute to observed gender differences in prevalence rates.

Question 9

You are waiting to board a plane when you hear that the flight has been delayed due to a passing thunderstorm.The man sitting next to you says,"Passing thunderstorm,sure! That's Jim again,he's been doing everything to make me miss this meeting because he's trying to get me fired!" Of the following,this statement would be most consistent with ________ personality disorder.
A)avoidant
B)histrionic
C)borderline
D)paranoid

Accepted Answer

The man's statement shows a marked distrust and suspicion of someone else (Jim) who he believes is trying to harm him (by making him miss the meeting and get fired). This fits with the symptoms of paranoid personality disorder, which involve pervasive distrust and suspicion of other people's motives and intentions.

Question 10

A person with paranoid personality disorder may
A)mistrust other people.
B)get into arguments with people.
C)be quiet and withdrawn.
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

A person with paranoid personality disorder may exhibit all of these behaviors. They may mistrust others, leading to arguments and they may also be withdrawn.

Question 11

The data regarding treatment outcome for individuals with paranoid personality disorder
A)indicate clients do not remain in therapy long enough for treatment success.
B)suggest that treatment can only be successful if the patient remains in therapy for a minimum of one year.
C)indicate that cognitive therapy is effective in most cases.
D)demonstrate that strict behavioral approaches are effective.

Accepted Answer

The data indicate that individuals with paranoid personality disorder do not remain in therapy long enough for treatment success, suggesting a challenge in successful treatment outcomes.

Question 12

According to your textbook,the main reason that we do not have sufficient research examining the development of personality disorders is that
A)many individuals do not seek treatment in the early phases of these disorders.
B)there is insufficient research funding for these disorders, due to relative lack of public awareness.
C)sophisticated research methods are necessary to study disorders that are so ingrained in personality.
D)all of these are cited as key contributors to the lack of sufficient research.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to your textbook,the main reason that...

Question 13

Some have proposed that the personality disorders be replaced or supplemented by a dimensional model in which individuals would be rated on a series of personality dimensions as well as a categorical diagnosis.It is believed that this would have advantages over a purely categorical system.Which of the following would be such an advantage?
A)It would retain more information about each individual.
B)It would be more flexible.
C)It would avoid arbitrary decisions involved in assignment to a diagnostic category.
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

A dimensional model would retain more information about each individual as it assesses multiple personality dimensions instead of just assigning to a single diagnostic category. It would also be more flexible as it could accommodate a wider range of diverse presentations. Additionally, it would avoid the arbitrary decisions involved in assigning individuals to a diagnostic category as the dimensional approach would allow for a continuum of personality traits.

Question 14

The language barrier of refugees from other countries and people with hearing impairments may make these individuals particularly susceptible to
A)histrionic personality disorder.
B)paranoid personality disorder.
C)schizotypal personality disorder.
D)schizoid personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

The language barrier can lead to misunderstandings and difficulties in communication, which might contribute to feelings of paranoia or mistrust among refugees and people with hearing impairments. This can make them more susceptible to developing paranoid personality disorder, as they may perceive threats or negative intentions in interactions more frequently due to the challenges in understanding and being understood by others.

Question 15

Research suggests that the gender differences observed in the prevalence of many personality disorders  may be due to
A)genetic differences.
B)gender-specific learned behavior patterns.
C)gender bias on the part of the diagnosing clinician.
D)cultural scripts that dictate the type of disordered behavior appropriate for each gender.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research suggests that the gender differences observed...

Question 16

DSM-IV-TR divides personality disorders into ____ distinct clusters.
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Accepted Answer

DSM-IV-TR divides personality disorders into three distinct clusters. Cluster A includes paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal personality disorders; Cluster B includes antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders; and Cluster C includes avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders.

Question 17

What is one advantage of the categorical system over the dimensional system when it comes to classifying and diagnosing personality disorders? 
A)convenience
B)accuracy
C)communicability
D)It is better as a prognostic tool

Accepted Answer

The categorical system is more convenient than the dimensional system because it is easier to use and understand. The categorical system divides personality disorders into distinct categories, each with its own set of symptoms. This makes it easier to diagnose personality disorders and to communicate about them with other clinicians.

Question 18

The five-factor model of personality includes all of the following as personality dimensions
A)expressiveness.
B)extroversion.
C)conscientiousness.
D)agreeableness

Accepted Answer

The answer of The five-factor model of personality includes all...

Question 19

Max is always sure that others are trying to harm him.His perception that the world is a threatening place impacts most of his life.Most likely,Max would be diagnosed with the personality disorder called
A)histrionic.
B)avoidant.
C)paranoid.
D)antisocial.

Accepted Answer

Max's belief that others are trying to harm him is a key characteristic of paranoid personality disorder.

Question 20

The diagnosis of more than one personality disorder in an individual patient is
A)common.
B)impossible unless the person suffers from dissociative identity disorder.
C)rare.
D)only possible for personality disorders in the same DSM-5 cluster.

Accepted Answer

It is common for individuals to receive a diagnosis of more than one personality disorder as many of the disorders share similar symptoms and characteristics. It is not limited to just dissociative identity disorder and can include personality disorders from different DSM-5 clusters.

Quiz 1: Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context.

One of the greatest challenges for any therapist treating an individual with paranoid personality disorder is in

An individual requesting treatment at a mental health clinic keeps talking about how gangsters are "out to get him." Before diagnosing paranoid personality disorder,we must determine whether

In the world,the prevalence of personality disorders is estimated to be approximately________ percent.

The characteristic features of personality disorders tend to develop with

DSM-5 personality disorders are grouped into three clusters.Which of the following most accurately represents the three clusters?

A woman demonstrating a high degree of Western "stereotypical female" traits might well be diagnosed with histrionic personality disorder.Which of the following would probably occur if a man demonstrated very stereotypical masculine traits?

Gender differences observed in the prevalence of many personality disorders may be due to

A person with paranoid personality disorder may

The data regarding treatment outcome for individuals with paranoid personality disorder

According to your textbook,the main reason that we do not have sufficient research examining the development of personality disorders is that

The language barrier of refugees from other countries and people with hearing impairments may make these individuals particularly susceptible to

Research suggests that the gender differences observed in the prevalence of many personality disorders may be due to

DSM-IV-TR divides personality disorders into ____ distinct clusters.

What is one advantage of the categorical system over the dimensional system when it comes to classifying and diagnosing personality disorders?

The five-factor model of personality includes all of the following as personality dimensions

Max is always sure that others are trying to harm him.His perception that the world is a threatening place impacts most of his life.Most likely,Max would be diagnosed with the personality disorder called

The diagnosis of more than one personality disorder in an individual patient is