Question 1

Paranoid personality disorder is in the odd/eccentric cluster.

Accepted Answer

This is correct as paranoid personality disorder is categorized under Cluster A, which is known as the odd/eccentric cluster in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders).

Question 2

The dopamine hypothesis is widely accepted among psychologists.

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Question 3

People with schizoid personality are often described as loners.

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This is true, as one of the defining characteristics of schizoid personality disorder is a lack of interest in forming close relationships with others and a preference for solitude.

Question 4

Autism is regarded as a childhood form of schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

Autism and schizophrenia are two separate disorders with distinct symptoms and characteristics. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects social communication and behavior, while schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder that involves delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking. Although there may be some overlapping symptoms, they are not the same disorder.

Question 5

People with avoidant personality disorder actually yearn for social contact.

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People with avoidant personality disorder often feel socially inept and fear rejection, which leads them to avoid social situations. However, they do still desire social contact and close relationships. They typically have a strong desire for intimacy and close friendships, but their fear of rejection and negative evaluation inhibits their ability to pursue them.

Question 6

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition beginning in early childhood in which a person shows persistent communication deficits as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviors, interests, or activities.

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This is the definition of Autism Spectrum Disorder as outlined in the DSM-5, the diagnostic manual used by mental health professionals.

Question 7

Girls have higher rates of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) than boys by a ratio of about 3:1.

Accepted Answer

Girls actually have lower rates of ASD than boys, with a ratio of about 1:4. This is why ASD is often thought of as a "male-dominated" disorder. However, recent research suggests that ASD may be underdiagnosed in girls, as they may present with different symptoms than boys or may learn to mask their symptoms better, making it harder to identify the disorder.

Question 8

Approximately 10 percent of girls and 4 percent of boys meet criteria for ADHD.

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The prevalence rates for ADHD are generally higher in boys than in girls, with boys being diagnosed more frequently than girls.

Question 9

Meeting criteria for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) requires having multiple symptoms of inattention (e.g., persistent problems with sustained attention, organization, memory, following instructions), hyperactivity-impulsiveness (e.g., persistent difficulties with remaining still, waiting for a turn, interrupting others), or both for at least 6 months in at least two settings (e.g., home and school) to the point where they impair the child's ability to perform at school or get along at home.

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately describes the criteria for diagnosing ADHD according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).

Question 10

Progressive brain tissue loss in schizophrenics usually begins in the parietal lobe.

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Question 11

Scott had always gotten into trouble. At home he routinely bullies his little brother, throws food and toys at family members, has kicked his dad, and has been getting into trouble for stealing from the local store. Scott is likely suffering from conduct disorder.

Accepted Answer

The described behavior of Scott is consistent with the diagnosis of conduct disorder.

Question 12

The DSM-5 requires that symptoms of ADHD be present before the age of 12 in order to meet criteria for this disorder.

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 states that symptoms of ADHD must be present before the age of 12 in order for a diagnosis to be made.

Question 13

Brain imaging studies suggest that those with ADHD have smaller brain volumes as well as structural and functional abnormalities in frontosubcortical networks associated with attention and behavioral inhibition.

Accepted Answer

Brain imaging studies have shown that individuals with ADHD have smaller brain volumes as well as structural and functional abnormalities in frontosubcortical networks associated with attention and behavioral inhibition.

Question 14

People with narcissistic personality disorder are "drama queens" who live their lives like they are on stage.

Accepted Answer

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a complex mental health condition characterized by an inflated sense of importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others. Describing individuals with NPD merely as "drama queens" who live their lives as if they are on stage oversimplifies and misrepresents the disorder, failing to acknowledge its complexity and the variety of symptoms and behaviors associated with it.

Question 15

Most schizophrenics have enlarged brain ventricles.

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Question 16

Personality disorders are quite rare, occurring in less than 3 percent of the population.

Accepted Answer

Personality disorders are not as rare as previously believed. Recent studies suggest that up to 10 percent of the population may have a personality disorder.

Question 17

Being adopted into a severely disturbed family increases the risk for schizophrenia only in those with a biological predisposition for schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that genetic factors play a significant role in the development of schizophrenia, and being raised in a disturbed family environment seems to increase the risk only in those who already have a genetic susceptibility.

Question 18

People with narcissistic personality disorder often become devastated by the end of a romantic relationship.

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Question 19

Children diagnosed with autism are highly variable in their degree of functioning as adults.

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Autism is a spectrum disorder and individuals with autism experience varying degrees of impairment in social communication and interactions, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors. As a result, their level of functioning as adults can vary greatly. Some individuals with autism may have significant intellectual disability, while others may have above-average intelligence. It is important to recognize and support the individual needs of each person with autism.

Question 20

Borderline personality disorder is associated with unstable moods and stormy personal relationships.

Accepted Answer

Borderline personality disorder is characterized by intense and unstable emotions, impulsivity, self-destructive behavior, and tumultuous interpersonal relationships.

Quiz 15: Section 4: Psychological Disorders