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MSW – PERSONALITY DISORDERSEXAM 2024-2025
What are personality disorders? - ANSWER Patterns of relating to and
comprehending people that are maladaptive, rigid, and firmly embedded.
When are personality problems frequently recognized? - ANSWER In
adolescence.
When are personality disorders usually diagnosed? - ANSWER During
adulthood.
What is Paranoid Personality Disorder? - ANSWER Non-delusional paranoia,
unjustified worries, interpreting harmless statements or situations, fast anger
reactions, carrying grudges, expectation of being used, and unwarranted
questions about relationship faithfulness.
What is schizoid personality disorder? - ANSWER Detachment from social
interactions; preference for solitude; limited emotional range; lack of close
friends; flat affect; emotionally frigid; lack of desire for relationships; absence
of sexual desire; indifference to others' opinions; lack of enjoyment in activities.
What is Schizotypal Personality Disorder (SPD)? - ANSWER Inappropriate or
restricted affect; illogical views; magical thinking; notions of reference; severe
social anxiety; strange perceptual experiences (illusions); a lack of close friends;
paranoid thoughts; quirky look.
What is histrionic personality disorder? - ANSWER Constant demands for
approval/praise; exaggeration of emotion; discomfort when not the centre of
attention; sexual seduction; use of physical appearance to draw attention; lack
of detail in speech content; suggestibility; rapidly shifting and shallow
expression of emotions; the belief that relationships are more intimate than they
are; and self-image as glamorous and impressive.
, What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)? - ANSWER Grandiosity; the
need for praise; a lack of empathy; a sense of entitlement; exploitative behavior;
an arrogant and haughty attitude.
What is borderline personality disorder? - ANSWER Instability in relationships,
self-image, and emotions; fear of abandonment; impulsive and self-destructive
behavior; persistent feelings of emptiness; intense and volatile moods.
What is antisocial personality disorder? - ANSWER disdain for and violation of
others' rights; deception; impulsivity; irritability and aggression; lack of
remorse; continuous irresponsibility; disdain for one's own and others' safety.
What is Avoidant Personality Disorder? - ANSWER Social inhibition; feelings
of inadequacy; hypersensitivity to negative feedback; avoidance of social
encounters; fear of rejection and criticism.
What is Dependent Personality Disorder? - ANSWER Excessive need to be
cared for; subservient and clingy conduct; dread of separation; difficulties
making decisions; lack of self-esteem.
What is the definition of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder? -
ANSWER Preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control;
excessive dedication to work and production; rigidity and stubbornness; trouble
discarding stuff; unwillingness to delegate duties.
What is depressive personality disorder? - ANSWER A pervasive pattern of
depressive thoughts and behaviors; low self-esteem; excessive guilt; pessimism;
difficulties experiencing pleasure.
What is schizoid personality disorder? - ANSWER Detachment from social
interactions; preference for solitude; limited emotional range; lack of close
friends; flat affect; emotionally frigid; lack of desire for relationships; absence
of sexual desire; indifference to others' opinions; lack of enjoyment in activities.
What is Schizotypal Personality Disorder (SPD)? - ANSWER Inappropriate or
restricted affect; illogical views; magical thinking; notions of reference; severe
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