Question 1

Research shows that ___________ % or more of people with personality disorders never seek treatment for their problems.

Accepted Answer

Research shows that 80% or more of people with personality disorders never seek treatment for their problems. This is because they may not realize they have a disorder or may not believe that anything is wrong with them. Additionally, personality disorders are often stigmatized and people may be ashamed or afraid to seek treatment.

Question 2

Many personality disorders are ___________, which means that the person does not believe they have a problem.

Accepted Answer

Egocentric means that the individual’s thoughts and behaviors are in line with their self-concept, so it may be difficult to recognize that they have a disorder.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT identified as a difficulty in diagnosing personality disorders (PDs)?

Accepted Answer

PD symptoms may be long-standing and chronic, but they are typically not dormant for long periods of time. Instead, they tend to fluctuate and are influenced by various situational factors. The other options are all recognized difficulties in diagnosing PDs.

Question 4

Personality theorists describe qualities which are persistently displayed over time and in various situations as

Accepted Answer

Personality theorists describe consistent qualities as traits. Traits are enduring patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior that are relatively stable across time and situations.

Question 5

___________ refers to the co-occurrence in the same person of two or more different disorders, while _______refers to the similarity of symptoms in two or more different disorders.

Accepted Answer

Comorbidity refers to the co-occurrence of two or more disorders in the same person, while overlap refers to the similarity of symptoms across different disorders.

Question 6

What is a psychological autopsy?

Accepted Answer

A psychological autopsy is a research method used after someone dies by suicide that involves detailed interviews with people in the life of the person who has died, and with their health care providers in order to understand the psychological factors that may have contributed to their death.

Question 7

Because the term has been traditionally applied to women, the name of ___________ personality disorder was changed to histrionic personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

The term "hysterical" has historically been applied specifically to women, and as such was seen as a sexist and outdated term. To address this issue, it was changed to "histrionic" personality disorder.

Question 8

Sociologists replaced the term psychopath with sociopath in order to reflect their belief that __________.

Accepted Answer

Sociologists believe that the disorder is caused by social forces and factors, and therefore replaced the term "psychopath" with "sociopath" to better reflect this perspective. The term sociopath emphasizes the role of society and social interactions in the development of the disorder.

Question 9

One study found that almost ___________ percent of those diagnosed as having borderline personality disorder met the criteria for antisocial personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that there is a significant overlap between borderline personality disorder (BPD) and antisocial personality disorder (APD), with studies finding that up to about 50% of individuals diagnosed with BPD also meet the criteria for APD. This highlights the complexity and interrelatedness of personality disorders.

Question 10

Which of the following matches is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

There is no such diagnosis as "depressive personality disorder". The correct diagnosis in the odd and eccentric cluster would be schizoid or schizotypal personality disorder, depending on the specific symptoms present.

Question 11

The DSM-5 lists ___________ specific personality disorders which are organized into ___________ broad clusters.

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 lists 10 specific personality disorders which are organized into 3 broad clusters: Cluster A (odd, eccentric), Cluster B (dramatic, emotional, erratic), and Cluster C (anxious, fearful).

Question 12

Research has shown that, on average, ___________ % of the people identified as suffering from borderline personality disorder through structured interviews are women.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that approximately 80% of individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) through structured interviews are women. This gender disparity highlights the importance of considering gender differences in the diagnosis and treatment of BPD.

Question 13

The term psychopath was replaced with sociopath by __________.

Accepted Answer

The term "sociopath" was introduced by sociologists to emphasize the social and environmental factors in the development of antisocial behavior, distinguishing it from the more clinical term "psychopath."

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the prevalence rates of personality disorders in outpatients as compared to those in inpatients?

Accepted Answer

Prevalence rates of personality disorders are generally lower among outpatients compared to inpatients. This is likely due to the fact that individuals with more severe and impairing personality disorders are more likely to require inpatient treatment.

Question 15

Diagnosis and therefore estimation of the prevalence of the personality disorders is quite difficult. Study methodologies have been criticized. With this in mind, the highest estimates of PD prevalence suggest that

Accepted Answer

The highest estimates suggest that approximately 15% of the population has a personality disorder. While studies have been criticized for methodology, this estimate is still the most widely accepted range for the prevalence of personality disorders.

Question 16

According to the text, clinicians have been shown to be reluctant to diagnose males as having ___________ personality disorder, while they are sometimes hesitant to diagnose females as having ___________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, clinicians have been...

Question 17

Pinel described what he called manie sans delire, which was the predecessor of what has become known as

Accepted Answer

Pinel's concept of "manie sans delire," which translates to "mania without delirium," is considered an early description of what is now recognized as antisocial personality disorder. This term was used to describe individuals who appeared normal in their reasoning abilities but engaged in impulsive and self-destructive behaviors, showing a disregard for social norms and the rights of others, characteristics that align with modern understandings of antisocial personality disorder.

Question 18

Despite the research, the Correctional Service of Canada seems reluctant to accept the fact that

Accepted Answer

The answer of Despite the research, the Correctional Service of...

Question 19

Several researchers have suggested that the diagnostic criteria for some personality disorders are

Accepted Answer

The diagnostic criteria for some personality disorders have been criticized for being both gender- and culture-biased, as they may not adequately account for variations in behavior and norms across different cultures and between genders.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements is true?
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Quiz 12: The Personality Disorders