CHYS 2P35 term 3 exam || A Verified A+ Pass.
Which of the following personality disorders are classified in cluster b in the dsm-5? correct
answers histrionic personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, antisocial personality
disorder, borderline personality disorder
One major flaw of the_____ rating system for personality disorders retained in the dsm-v is that
it does not allow for the possibility of a client's "somewhat" antisocial or narcissistic behavior
correct answers categorial
Cluster a of the personality disorder of the dsm-5 is the correct answers odd, eccentric cluster
A person with a diagnosis of_______ personality disorder may be extremely suspicious of others
and always on guard against potential danger or harm correct answers paranoid
A person diagnosed with which of the following disorders defines their sense of self and self-
woth in terms of their work productivity? correct answers obessiive compulsive disorder
Transference-focused psychotherapy, which uses the client-clinician relationship as the
framework for helping clients achieve greater understanding of their unconscious feelings and
motives, is a treatment for correct answers borderline personality disorder
According to the biological perspective on the development of antisocial personality disorder,
which of the following neurotransmitters may be implicated? correct answers dopamine,
serotonin, norepinephrine
In the alternative diagnostic system for personality disorders described in section 3 of the dsm-5,
a person must have pathological traits in at least one of____ domains correct answers 5
Schizotypal personality disorder is related to_____, with people demonstrating schizotypal
symptoms at risk of developing a full-blown psychosis correct answers schizophrenia
Cleo has been diagnosed with dependent personality disorder because she needs to have her
husband provide constant advice and direction. To which cluster dos dependent personality
disorder belong? correct answers cluster c
Which of the following represent biological perspectives on the development of antisocial
personality disorder? correct answers malnutrition early in life, neurotransmitter abnormalities,
genetic evidence, epigenetic influences, hippocampus abnormality
A person diagnosed with which of the following disorders defines their sense of self and self-
worth in terms of their work productivity? correct answers obsessive compulsive personality
disorder
A person high in______ narcissism views himslef as superior, unique and entitled correct
answers grandiose
,A client being treated for____most come to trust the therapist rather than seeing him or her as
another rejecting or ridiculing person correct answers avoidant personality disorder
Personality disorders are highly comorbid with correct answers drug dependence
Which of the following characteristics of a person with a diagnosis of antisocial personality
disorder make treatment difficult? correct answers difficulties in experiencing empathy, lack of
motivation to change, inability to learn from negative experiences
Which of the following are features of schizoid personality disorder? correct answers lack of
sexual involvement, limited range of emotional expression
Which of the following are features of schizotypal personality disorder? correct answers
eccentric ideas and unusual beliefs, no clear motivation, distortions in person's sense of self,
difficulty in establishing relationships
Which of the following are characteristics of antisocial personality disorder? correct answers
egocentricity, lack of shame or remorse, lack of judgement and failure to learn from experience,
impulsive behaviors, absence of nervousness
The psychopathy checklist-revised scale was developed by correct answers hare
Elton has some longstanding inflexible traits that have caused him to be diagnosed with a
personality disorder. He is involved in the legal system but says he intends to outsmart all the
fancy lawyers; he is impulsive, lies to and manipulates others, and has no remorse for such
actions. Which is the most likely personality disorder he has been diagnosed with? correct
answers antisocial personality disorder
As people age, there is____ in the kinds of behaviors that are typically associated with antisocial
personality disorder. correct answers a decrease
The term borderline personality disorder comes from the 1930s when clinicians thought that
correct answers a person with this diagnosis was somewhere between neurotic and psychotic
psychopathology
The term____ is used in the psychological profession to describe that way that people with a
diagnosis of borderline personality disorder relates to others. This means that their preoccupation
with feelings of love for the object of their desire and attention can easily turn to extreme rage
and hatred when the love object rejects them correct answers splitting
The term parasuicide describes correct answers suicidal gestures
Which of the following specifies of the biological perspective of borderline personality disorder?
correct answers neurotransmitters abnormalities may be involved, there is high heritability, there
may be abnormalities in the prefrontal cortex, there may be abnormalities in the amygdala
,Which of the following represent the psychological perspective of borderline personality
disorder? correct answers lack of emotional regulation, inability to withstand distress
Dialectical behavior therapy, developed by marsha linehan, is used in the treatment of correct
answers borderline personality disorder
Tina has big hair, flirts seductively with the therapist, has long polished red fingernails that she
waves theatrically about, wears chunky jewelry, and claims to know many famous people. She
has recently been diagnosed with correct answers histrionic personality disorder
Which of the following are typical to people diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder?
correct answers they have a strong sense of entitlement, they have a belief that they are
exceptional, their self-esteem is based on views of others
Shelley's roomate wonders why she never accepts and social invitations. The roommate has also
noticed that Shelley is sensitive to rejection and often interprets innocent remarks as ridicule.
The roommate knows Shelley has recently seen a psychologist and been diagnosed with correct
answers avoidant personality disorder
Dr. Browne is a clinical psychologist who believes that his client's avoidant personality disorder
is a result of her fear of attachment in relationships. Dr. Browne is most likely a(n) correct
answers psychodyamic therapist
According to a biological perspective on borderline personality disorder, they may be
abnormalities in the______ cortex, the area of the brain involved in emotional regulation correct
answers prefrontal
One specific of borderline personality disorder according to a psychological perspective is that
there is correct answers an inability to regulate emotion
____ behavior therapy was developed by marsha linehan for use with people diagnosed with
BPD correct answers dialectical
Which of the following are features of avoidant personality disorder? correct answers perceiving
onself as lacking social skills, feeling socially inferior, staying away from social encounters
Which of the following best describes periods of symptoms in which an individual experiences
an unusually intense sad mood?
Depressive disorder
Post-traumatic stress syndrome
Somatic symptom disorder
Panic disorder correct answers Depressive disorder
, Marissa has been severely down in the dumps for the last several weeks. She is not eating nor
socializing, and most mornings she has trouble getting up. This occurred once before about 4
months ago and lasted for 2 months. Marissa is probably suffering from
social anxiety disorder.
panic disorder.
bipolar disorder.
major depressive disorder. correct answers major depressive disorder
Which of the following disorders can mimic major depressive disorder? Choose all that apply.
Schizoaffective disorder
Schizophrenia
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Delusional disorder correct answers Schizoaffective disorder
Schizophrenia
Delusional disorder
The lifetime prevalence of major depressive disorder among U.S. adults is approximately
25 percent.
9 percent.
41 percent.
17 percent. correct answers 17 percent
_________ , an essential element of a depressive disorder, is an unusually elevated sad mood.
correct answers dysphoria
Acute but time-limited periods of depressive symptoms are indicative of which of the following
disorders?
Minor depressive disorder
Social anxiety disorder
Somatic symptom disorder
Major depressive disorder correct answers Major depressive disorder
Before diagnosing a major depressive disorder a clinician must
rule out disorders related to schizophrenia.
perform appropriate blood tests.
see how the client responds to antipsychotic medication
have the client complete an MMPI. correct answers rule out disorders related to schizophrenia
Of the following males, who is most likely to have major depressive disorder?
Stuart, who is 46 years old
Jason, who is 22 years old
Ben, who is 14 years old
Rafael, who is 65 years old correct answers Jason, who is 22 years old
