Question 1

The personality trait defined by levels of self-discipline and achievement-orientation is

Accepted Answer

Conscientiousness is the personality trait characterized by self-discipline, carefulness, and a focus on achieving goals.

Question 2

Which phrase does NOT describe a general feature of personality disorder?

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A pattern of thinking, behaving, and feeling that is temporal and occurs only in specific situations but leads to discomfort in some area of functioning is not a general feature of personality disorder.

Question 3

People with extreme levels of personality traits that cause great impairment in functioning, especially social and occupational functioning, may be diagnosed with a personality

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Personality disorders are characterized by enduring patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that deviate markedly from the expectations of an individual's culture, leading to significant impairment in social and occupational functioning.

Question 4

Personality disorders involve stable, long-standing, and ____ personality traits.

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Personality disorders are characterized by inflexible and enduring patterns of behavior and inner experience that deviate from cultural expectations and cause distress or impairment.

Question 5

Elsie is loving and works very hard to get along with others. On which personality trait is she likely to measure very high?

Accepted Answer

Agreeableness is the personality trait associated with being loving, cooperative, and getting along well with others.

Question 6

Which of the following is a key element of personality functioning that could be impaired according to the dimensional model in the DSM-5?

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Empathy is a key element of personality functioning that can be impaired, affecting how individuals understand and relate to others' feelings and perspectives.

Question 7

People who have little interest in establishing or maintaining relationships with others and show little emotional expression may have

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Schizoid personality disorder is characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships and limited emotional expression.

Question 8

Which of the following is a personality trait that can be pathological according to the dimensional model in the DSM-5?

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The answer of Which of the following is a personality...

Question 9

The personality disorder known most for having very odd beliefs, extremely unusual behaviors and perceptions, and little if any interest in sexual experiences with others is

Accepted Answer

Schizotypal personality disorder is characterized by odd beliefs, unusual behaviors, and perceptions, as well as social anxiety and discomfort in close relationships, which aligns with the description given.

Question 10

Persons who show extreme social detachment and isolation may have

Accepted Answer

Schizoid personality disorder is characterized by extreme social detachment and isolation, where individuals often prefer to be alone and have little interest in forming personal relationships.

Question 11

Which of the following illustrates the affective component of a personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

The affective component of a personality disorder involves emotional responses. Mandy's rapid shifts from anger to love illustrate this emotional instability.

Question 12

Andrea prefers extreme isolation and doesn't pursue any meaningful relationships. Additionally, she expresses little, if any, emotion and is not necessarily suspicious of others. These behaviors are consistent with

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Andrea's preference for extreme isolation, lack of meaningful relationships, and limited emotional expression align with the characteristics of schizoid personality disorder.

Question 13

Henry has paranoid personality disorder and sometimes has difficulties at work and home because he can be

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Individuals with paranoid personality disorder often exhibit behaviors such as being argumentative, hostile, and sarcastic, which can lead to difficulties in personal and professional relationships.

Question 14

The organization of personality disorders into three clusters is ____ in nature.

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The answer of The organization of personality disorders into three...

Question 15

The cluster of personality disorders that includes antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic is referred to as the ____ cluster.

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The dramatic/erratic/emotional cluster includes antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders.

Question 16

The personality trait that includes active imagination and sensitivity is

Accepted Answer

Openness is the personality trait that involves active imagination, sensitivity, and a wide range of interests.

Question 17

The primary organizational system used by DSM-5 for personality disorders is best described as a(n) ____ system.

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 primarily uses a categorical system for diagnosing personality disorders, where disorders are classified into distinct categories based on specific criteria.

Question 18

Jason suspects that others are harming him. He chronically doubts the loyalty of others, is afraid to confide in others, is unforgiving, and bears grudges against people. He suspects that his girlfriend is cheating on him. He fits the features of

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Jason's symptoms, such as suspicion of others, doubts about loyalty, fear of confiding, unforgiving nature, and bearing grudges, align with paranoid personality disorder.

Question 19

Individuals with personality disorders are likely to have begun demonstrating symptoms

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Personality disorders typically begin to manifest in adolescence or early adulthood, often with signs appearing in childhood.

Question 20

Odd or eccentric personality disorders include the ____ disorders.

Accepted Answer

Odd or eccentric personality disorders are categorized under Cluster A and include paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal personality disorders.

Quiz 10: Personality Disorders