Deck 19: Disorders of Personality

Question 1

According to _____, a person either has a disorder or does not.

A)abnormal psychologists
B)the neurotic paradox
C)the dimensional view
D)the categorical view

Answer 1

the categorical view

Question 2

The statistical definition of abnormal focuses on

A)ways that behavior cause an individual to suffer.
B)ways that behaviors cause the community to suffer.
C)characteristics that are rare in the population.
D)ways standard personality traits can be seen as abnormal.

Answer 2

characteristics that are rare in the population.

Question 3

Chinn has just immigrated to Buffalo, New York from Singapore.He seems depressed and quite withdrawn.A friend suggests that he makes an appointment with a psychologist.Chinn's problems are most likely the result of

A)an antisocial personality disorder.
B)his recent immigration to Buffalo.
C)the narcissistic American culture.
D)his basic personality traits.

Answer 3

his recent immigration to Buffalo.

Question 4

Modern theorists believe the _____ view of personality disorders provides a reliable and meaningful way of describing _____.

A)dimensional; extreme forms of normal personality traits
B)categorical; qualitative breaks between normal and abnormal personality
C)dimensional; qualitative breaks between normal and abnormal personality
D)categorical; extreme forms of normal personality traits

Question 5

Personality disorders usually include the problems below EXCEPT for

A)difficulties with social relationships.
B)emotional problems.
C)deficits in intelligence.
D)problems with self concept

Question 6

According to the dimensional view of personality disorders each disorder

A)is seen as a quantitative break between abnormal and normal personalities.
B)is seen as a continuum ranging from normality at one end to severe disability and disturbance at the other.
C)is bimodal, with both normal and abnormal modes of behaviors.
D)has a different mean level of abnormality in the population.

Question 7

A behavioral problem is not considered a personality disorder if it

A)is the result of drug abuse.
B)has been evident since childhood.
C)is an enduring pattern of behavior.
D)leads to clinically significant stress.

Question 8

Kody Scott, a gang member nicknamed "Monster," is a violent person who craves excitement, fears nothing, and has no guilt or remorse.Scott most likely has _____ personality disorder.

A)antisocial
B)paranoid
C)schizotypal
D)narcissistic

Question 9

Personality disorders can be thought of as

A)exaggerated levels of cognitive activity.
B)maladaptive variations or combinations of normal personality traits.
C)special categories of abnormal personality traits.
D)extreme levels of emotionality unaffected by personality traits.

Question 10

Adolescents who experiment with different identities

A)will most likely grow out of this stage.
B)likely have narcissistic personality disorder.
C)likely have borderline personality disorder.
D)likely have histrionic personality disorder.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a reason motives are important in understanding maladaptive personality disorders

A)an exaggerated need for power at high levels may result in a maladaptive personality disorder.
B)variations in normal personality traits are not related to maladaptive personality disorders.
C)individuals with maladaptive personality disorders may have a lack of motivation for intimacy.
D)an extreme need for superiority is found in individuals with narcissistic personality disorder.

Question 12

Research on samples of American college students suggest that scores for antisocial traits, such as impulsivity, lack of remorse, or callous social attitudes, are

A)skewed to the normal end of the distribution.
B)normally distributed traits.
C)higher then that for other college students.
D)best seen as categorical variables.

Question 13

A psychologist should be especially hesitant before diagnosing a personality disorder in all of these groups EXCEPT

A)adolescent populations.
B)criminal populations.
C)adults undergoing a severe loss.
D)immigrant populations.

Question 14

Psychological definitions of abnormality focus on

A)how rare personality characteristics are.
B)the objective experience of people.
C)behavior patterns that put people at higher risk for problems.
D)social definitions of abnormality.

Question 15

Which of the following is one of the biggest problems in using social and statistical definitions of abnormal?

A)Societal norms change over time.
B)It is difficult to determine what behaviors are not acceptable in a society.
C)It is difficult to collect data on atypical behaviors.
D)Every person is unique.

Question 16

The field of _____ psychology mainly studies mental disorders.

A)differential
B)abnormal
C)health
D)social

Question 17

_____ is defined as enduring patterns of behavior or experience that differs greatly from the expectations of a person's culture.

A)Abnormal psychology
B)A disorder
C)A personality disorder
D)Psychopathy

Question 18

The DSM-IV is

A)a gene related to dopamine.
B)a manual that describes categories of mental disorders.
C)a personality disorder.
D)a statistical technique to determine validity.

Question 19

A characteristic common to all personality disorders is

A)avoidance of social situations.
B)impaired social relations.
C)indifference to social rules.
D)an erratic pattern of behaviors

Question 20

The _____ states that there is a qualitative break between abnormal and normal personalities.

A)dimensional view
B)categorical view
C)neurotic paradox
D)narcissistic paradox

Question 21

From the social learning perspective, antisocial personality disorder may be the result of

A)having an extremely strong fear response.
B)operant conditioning of the behavioral inhibition system.
C)desensitization and repetition of antisocial behaviors.
D)the presence of a strong behavioral inhibition system.

Question 22

People with _____ personality disorders have also been described as sociopaths or psychopaths.

A)borderline
B)antisocial
C)obsessive-compulsive
D)schizoid

Question 23

Ron is 11 years old and enjoys nothing better then torturing snakes.He also defiantly disobeys his parents and frequently stays out almost all night.Ron most likely has _____ personality disorder.

A)schizoid
B)antisocial
C)histrionic
D)schizotypal

Question 24

Lillian has been married three times, she has trouble keeping a job for more than a couple of years, and is very emotionally unstable.Lillian most likely has _____ personality disorder.

A)schizoid
B)antisocial
C)borderline
D)histrionic

Question 25

The lives of individuals with borderline personality disorders are primarily marked by

A)insanity.
B)instability.
C)impotence.
D)insecurity.

Question 26

Some researchers have theorized that one cause of _____ personality disorder might be an inability to experience fear.

A)antisocial
B)paranoid
C)histrionic
D)schizoid

Question 27

Antisocial personality disorder is associated with

A)withdrawn behavior in childhood.
B)aggression and cruelty in childhood.
C)hallucinations in childhood.
D)paranoid behavior in childhood

Question 28

Which of the following personality disorders would NOT fall into the erratic group?

A)Narcissism
B)Antisocial
C)Dependent
D)Histrionic

Question 29

People with _____ personality disorder have unstable emotions, relationships, and images of themselves.

A)borderline
B)dependent
C)narcissistic
D)schizotypal

Question 30

People with _____ personality disorder are likely to have romantic relationships that are intense and unstable.

A)antisocial
B)schizoid
C)borderline
D)dependent

Question 31

Individuals with which of the following personality disorders might attempt suicide or self-mutilation in an attempt to manipulate people with whom they have relationships?

A)Schizoid
B)Dependent
C)Borderline
D)Histrionic

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of antisocial personality disorder?

A)Little concern for others.
B)Impulsivity.
C)Strong emotions.
D)Lack of guilt.

Question 33

The social learning perspective on antisocial personality disorder suggests that

A)people with antisocial personality disorder were that way since infancy.
B)people with antisocial personality disorder were likely abused as children.
C)people with antisocial personality disorder are unconcerned with power.
D)Both B and C

Question 34

Men tend to have more personality disorders than women in which they

A)internalize behaviors like depression and self harm.
B)externalize behaviors like fighting and violence.
C)exhibit narcissistic behaviors like self aggrandizement.
D)exhibit obsessive-compulsive behaviors like repeatedly checking locks.

Question 35

Research suggests that, as compared to other people, in fearful situations psychopaths _____.

A)self-report more fear.
B)self-report less fear.
C)exhibit smaller physiological reactions.
D)exhibit larger physiological reactions.

Question 36

If a child does not display signs of conduct disorder by the age of 16, it is very

A)unlikely that he or she will develop antisocial personality disorder.
B)likely that he or she will develop antisocial personality disorder.
C)likely that that he or she will develop avoidant personality disorder.
D)unlikely that he or she will develop avoidant personality disorder.

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a trait related to antisocial personality disorder?

A)Irresponsibility
B)Excessive attention-seeking
C)Superficial charm
D)Recklessness

Question 38

Using Gray's theory to explain the antisocial personality disorder, we might hypothesize that such psychopaths have a

A)strong BIS.
B)weak BIS.
C)strong BAS
D)weak BAS.

Question 39

Mark walked by a car he liked and just decided to steal it.After he was incarcerated for his crime, Mark confided to his cellmate that he did not plan to take the car in advance, and did not even look in the back seat where Detective Johnson was taking a nap.Mark most likely has _____ personality disorder.

A)schizoid
B)antisocial
C)borderline
D)histrionic

Question 40

People with _____ personality disorder are unlikely to feel remorse if they cause others to suffer.

A)schizoid
B)antisocial
C)avoidant
D)histrionic

Question 41

Glen Close's character in the movie "Fatal Attraction" most likely has a _____ personality disorder.

A)borderline
B)dependent
C)narcissistic
D)schizotypal

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of borderline personality disorder?

A)Strong emotions
B)Aggressiveness
C)Prone to self-harm
D)Detachment from social relationships

Question 43

Many researchers believe that borderline personality disorder is caused by

A)being very spoiled as a child.
B)a strong behavioral activating system.
C)childhood physical or sexual abuse or an early loss of love from parents.
D)desensitization to the emotions of other individuals.

Question 44

A person with a need to be admired and an inflated sense of self-importance most likely has _____ personality disorder.

A)borderline
B)antisocial
C)schizoid
D)narcissistic

Question 45

People who have narcissistic personality disorder

A)generally do not achieve much in life.
B)are insensitive to the needs of others.
C)tend to be very suggestible.
D)have shallow opinions about issues.

Question 46

The _____ paradox refers to the finding that some people have apparently high self-esteem, but actually are very emotionally fragile.

A)neurotic
B)narcissistic
C)dependent
D)histrionic

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of people with histrionic personality disorder?

A)Strong need for attention
B)Suspiciousness
C)Shallow opinions
D)Strong emotions

Question 48

People with _____ personality disorder most likely experience little pleasure from sex or eating.

A)antisocial
B)histrionic
C)avoidant
D)schizoid

Question 49

Which of the following personality disorders is in the eccentric group?

A)Borderline
B)Dependent
C)Schizoid
D)Avoidant

Question 50

_____ personality disorder is thought to be the result of abuse in early childhood.

A)Obsessive-compulsive
B)Histrionic
C)Borderline
D)Dependant

Question 51

People with _____ personality disorder are often sexually provocative in inappropriate ways.

A)schizotypal
B)histrionic
C)obsessive-compulsive
D)borderline

Question 52

Histrionic individuals are difficult to get along with due to their excessive need for

A)intimacy.
B)achievement.
C)attention.
D)power.

Question 53

People with _____ personality disorder often achieve much because of their drive and ambition.

A)antisocial
B)narcissistic
C)schizoid
D)dependent

Question 54

The following are all things a person married to an individual with borderline personality disorder may do to help form a stable relationship with their partner EXCEPT

A)Provide structure and support.
B)Be accepting and stable.
C)Concentrate on trouble as it occurs.
D)Meets expectations for commitment.

Question 55

If a child comes to believe that other people are not to be trusted, he or she may be at risk of developing a(n) _____ personality disorder.

A)obsessive-compulsive
B)histrionic
C)borderline
D)narcissistic

Question 56

Personality disorders in the _____ group are characterized by peculiar beliefs and behavior.

A)erratic
B)eccentric
C)anxious
D)schizoid

Question 57

Roger always has to be the center of attention.Often he will seek attention by being overly dramatic.He always has an opinion about everything, even if he does not know what is talking about.Roger most likely has a(n) _____ personality disorder.

A)histrionic
B)impulsive
C)borderline
D)dependent

Question 58

Individuals with a schizoid personality disorder have

A)strong emotions.
B)an inflated sense of self-importance.
C)suspicions of others people.
D)appear socially clumsy.

Question 59

Kim has an extremely strong sense of entitlement.She believes she is the most important supervisor in her firm.She routinely expects that her employees give her praise and adulation.Kim most likely has _____ personality disorder.

A)histrionic
B)narcissistic
C)schizoid
D)dependent

Question 60

If a woman who wears an excessive amount of carefully applied makeup, an overly elaborate hairstyle, and flashy clothes has a personality disorder, it is most likely a(n) _____ personality disorder.

A)histrionic
B)antisocial
C)borderline
D)dependent

Question 61

Scarf has argued that the "Unabomber" Ted Kaczynski has _____ personality disorder.

A)antisocial
B)narcissistic
C)borderline
D)avoidant

Question 62

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of schizotypal personality disorder?

A)Suspiciousness.
B)Odd and unusual habits.
C)A propensity to be jealous.
D)Anxiety in social situations.

Question 63

People with _____ personality disorder are more likely to stare at other people without initiating any social interaction.

A)avoidant
B)schizoid
C)schizotypal
D)obsessive-compulsive

Question 64

The neurotic paradox applies most to personality disorders in the _____ group.

A)erratic
B)eccentric
C)anxious
D)histrionic

Question 65

People with an excessive need to be taken care of most likely have _____ personality disorder.

A)avoidant
B)histrionic
C)dependent
D)narcissistic

Question 66

People who have avoidant personality disorder

A)have extremely high self-esteem.
B)have an aloof interactional style.
C)restrict their activities to avoid embarrassment.
D)reject any external criticism of their behavior.

Question 67

People who feel anxious because they feel they do not fit into social groups most likely have _____ personality disorder.

A)schizoid
B)schizotypal
C)antisocial
D)borderline

Question 68

People with _____ personality disorder are motivated by feelings of inadequacy and sensitivity to criticism.

A)antisocial
B)avoidant
C)obsessive-compulsive
D)schizoid

Question 69

Which of the following disorders does NOT fall in the anxious group?

A)Paranoid
B)Dependent
C)Avoidant
D)Obsessive-compulsive

Question 70

Reporter Maggie Scarf argued that the Ted Kaczynski began mailing bombs to people because

A)his sense of self-esteem was threatened.
B)he had antisocial personality disorder.
C)he was not very smart.
D)he wanted attention, even if it was negative.

Question 71

Gerta suspects that her husband is being unfaithful.She goes to great lengths to find support for her jealous beliefs despite that there is no evidence to show that he is cheating.Her husband cannot to anything to quell her jealous beliefs.Gerta's pathological jealousy is probably related to _____ personality disorder.

A)antisocial
B)histrionic
C)paranoid
D)schizotypal

Question 72

Which of the following is a characteristic of the avoidant personality disorder?

A)Feelings of inadequacy.
B)Lack of concern for other people.
C)Seeks reassurance from others.
D)Strong pathological jealousy.

Question 73

People with _____ personality disorder tend to be distrustful of others and see others as constant threats.

A)avoidant
B)antisocial
C)histrionic
D)paranoid

Question 74

The _____ paradox refers to behavior patterns that avoid one problem, but create other problems.

A)neurotic
B)narcissistic
C)schizoid
D)disorder

Question 75

Sam has just relocated to New York City after growing up on a farm in rural Nebraska.He has great difficulty in adapting to life in the big city and appears socially numb and passive.Sam's behavior is

A)diagnosed as antisocial personality disorder.
B)mimicking schizoid personality disorder.
C)related to schizotypal type behaviors.
D)representative of avoidant personality disorder.

Question 76

Elika refuses to complete her term paper.She is very worried about the reaction of her professor to her ideas that are diametrically opposed to his ideas about a topic in psychology.Her refusal to complete this paper is probably a sign that she has a _____ personality disorder.

A)avoidant
B)histrionic
C)nervous
D)distressed

Question 77

Which of the following traits is NOT one of the traits Mason and his colleagues have developed to measure schizotypal personality disorder?

A)Cognitive disorganization
B)Unusual experiences
C)Conformity
D)Tendency to avoid people

Question 78

Francis believes in ghosts and spends much of his time going to séances, reading about ghosts, and visiting haunted houses.If Francis had a personality disorder, it most likely would be a ____ personality disorder.

A)schizotypal
B)schizoid
C)eccentric
D)histrionic

Question 79

A person who experiences odd sensations that border on hallucinations most likely has _____ personality disorder.

A)schizotypal
B)schizoid
C)antisocial
D)avoidant

Question 80

A person with a paranoid personality disorder would most likely

A)disregard the feelings of his or her spouse.
B)accuse his or her spouse of cheating on them.
C)abuse his or her spouse without remorse.
D)leave his or her spouse to pursue short-term sexual relationships.