PSYC 3230 Final Exam with complete
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personality - ANSWER-a set of uniquely expressed characteristics that influence
our thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and interactions
personality traits - ANSWER-particular personality characteristics that allow
people to behave fairly unpredictably and consistently
personality disorder - ANSWER-a pattern consisting of abnormal personality
traits that repeatedly impair self-functioning and interpersonal functioning
comorbidity - ANSWER-suffering from more than one disorder at a time
categorical approach - ANSWER-a diagnostic approach that assumes problematic
personality traits are either present or absent in people, a personality disorder is
either displayed or not displayed by an individual, and a person who suffers from
a personality disorder in not markedly troubled by personality traits outside of
that disorder
dimensional approach - ANSWER-a diagnostic approach each trait is seen as
varying along a continuum extending from non-problematic to extremely
problematic
paranoid personality disorder - ANSWER-a personality disorder marked by
patterns of extreme distrust and suspiciousness of others
, schizoid personality disorder - ANSWER-a personality disorder where a person
persistently avoids social relationships and shows little emotional expression
schizotypal personality disorder - ANSWER-a personality disorder characterized
by extreme discomfort in relationships, odd forms of thinking and perceiving, and
behavioral eccentricities
antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) - ANSWER-a personality disorder marked
by general pattern of disregard for and violation of other people's rights
borderline personality disorder - ANSWER-a personality disorder characterized
by repeated instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and mood and
by impulsive behavior
dialectical behavior therapy - ANSWER-an integrative treatment for borderline
personality disorder that includes a number of behavioral and cognitive
techniques that are used in other therapies (homework after a therapy session,
psychoeducation, social skills training, goal setting, reinforcements, etc.)
histrionic personality disorder - ANSWER-a personality disorder in which an
individual displays a pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking
narcissistic personality disorder - ANSWER-a personality disorder marked by a
broad pattern of grandiosity, a need for constant attention and admiration, and
lack of empathy
avoidant personality disorder - ANSWER-a personality disorder characterized by
consistent discomfort and restraint in social situations, overwhelming feelings of
inadequacy and extreme sensitivity to negative evaluation
dependent personality disorder - ANSWER-a personality disorder marked by a
pattern of clinging and obedience, fear of separation and a persistent, excessive
need to be taken care of
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