Question 1

Aaron Pincus and Mark Lukowitzky maintained that narcissists can be both:

Accepted Answer

Pincus and Lukowitzky argued that narcissists can manifest both grandiose and vulnerable traits, indicating that they are not a monolithic group with a singular set of characteristics. This finding is in line with contemporary conceptualizations of narcissism as a multidimensional construct.

Question 2

Individuals with narcissistic personality disorder are characterized by _____.

Accepted Answer

Individuals with narcissistic personality disorder are characterized by arrogance, grandiosity, and a lack of empathy. They often have an inflated sense of self-importance and an excessive need for admiration. Anxiety, avoidance, and indecisiveness are not typically associated with this disorder.

Question 3

_____ is based on the argument that people with borderline personality disorder have fundamental difficulty understanding the mental states of themselves and others because of traumatic experiences in childhood and poor attachment to their caregivers.

Accepted Answer

Mentalization-based treatment is based on the concept of "mentalizing", which involves being able to understand and interpret one's own mental states as well as those of others. This treatment approach suggests that individuals with borderline personality disorder struggle with mentalizing due to early childhood experiences that interfered with the development of effective attachment patterns. Mentalization-based treatment aims to improve the individual's ability to mentalize, which can lead to improved interpersonal relationships and emotional regulation. The other treatment options listed also focus on treating borderline personality disorder, but they do not specifically address the issue of poor attachment and impaired mentalizing skills.

Question 4

Which of the following personality disorders is more likely to endorse beliefs such as "I don't have to be bound by rules that apply to other people"?

Accepted Answer

Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance and a preoccupation with fantasies of power and success. Therefore, individuals with this disorder are more likely to endorse beliefs such as "I don't have to be bound by rules that apply to other people".

Question 5

Which of the following antidepressants has proven most useful in the treatment of borderline personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

Aripiprazole has shown some efficacy in reducing impulsivity, aggression, and negative affect in patients with borderline personality disorder. MAOIs, tricyclics, and lithium are not typically used as first-line treatment options for this disorder.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true about the treatment of narcissistic personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive techniques, such as cognitive restructuring, can help individuals with narcissistic personality disorder develop more realistic expectations of their abilities and become more empathetic towards others. However, people with this disorder often do not seek treatment voluntarily and may have difficulty accepting responsibility for their actions, making it less likely for them to remain in therapy after their acute symptoms or problems lessen. Thus, option A and B are incorrect, and option C may not always be true.

Question 7

The results of drug treatment studies for borderline personality disorder have been:

Accepted Answer

The results of drug treatment studies for borderline personality disorder have been mixed, meaning that some studies have shown positive effects while others have shown no significant improvements or even negative outcomes. More research is needed to determine the effectiveness of medication for treating borderline personality disorder.

Question 8

STEPPS is a _____ therapy treatment for borderline personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of STEPPS is a _____ therapy treatment for...

Question 9

Individuals with narcissistic personality disorder tend to seek _____.

Accepted Answer

Individuals with narcissistic personality disorder have an excessive sense of self-importance and an exaggerated sense of entitlement, which leads them to constantly seek admiration and attention from others.

Question 10

A nationwide study in the United States found that about _____ percent of women could be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

The nationwide study in the United States found that about 5% of women could be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true about narcissistic personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a preoccupation with fantasies of power, success, beauty, or ideal love. It is more commonly diagnosed in men than in women. The disorder is not necessarily more prevalent in cultures that value self-confidence and assertiveness, but individuals with this disorder often exhibit these traits. People with narcissistic personality disorder often have an exaggerated sense of self-importance and consider themselves to be superior to others. However, they are unlikely to be benevolent in their behavior towards others.

Question 12

Cognitive theorists have argued that some people with narcissistic personality disorder:

Accepted Answer

Cognitive theorists suggest that individuals with narcissistic personality disorder develop the belief that they are unique or exceptional to protect themselves from the fear of rejection and the realization of their own inadequacies. This belief becomes a defense mechanism to protect their fragile self-esteem.

Question 13

Psychodynamically oriented theorists suggest that the symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder are:

Accepted Answer

Psychodynamically oriented theorists believe that individuals with narcissistic personality disorder have maladaptive strategies for managing emotions and self-views. These individuals have a fragile self-esteem and are constantly seeking validation from others to maintain their inflated sense of self. They use defense mechanisms such as denial and projection to protect themselves from feelings of inadequacy and vulnerability.

Question 14

Which of the following psychotherapies for borderline personality disorder focuses on helping clients gain a more realistic and positive sense of self, learn adaptive skills for solving problems and regulating emotions, and correct dichotomous thinking?

Accepted Answer

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a psychotherapy that focuses on helping clients gain a more realistic and positive sense of self, learn adaptive skills for solving problems and regulating emotions, and correct dichotomous thinking. DBT is a widely used and effective treatment for borderline personality disorder.

Question 15

_____ is a group intervention for people with borderline personality disorder that combines cognitive techniques challenging irrational and maladaptive cognitions and behavioral techniques addressing self-management and problem solving.

Accepted Answer

STEPPS (Systems Training for Emotional Predictability and Problem Solving) is a group intervention specifically designed for individuals with borderline personality disorder, combining cognitive and behavioral techniques.

Question 16

A nationwide study in the United States found about _____ percent of men could be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A nationwide study in the United States...

Question 17

_____ uses the relationship between patient and therapist to help patients develop a more realistic and healthy understanding of themselves and their interpersonal relationships.

Accepted Answer

Transference-focused therapy uses the patient-therapist relationship to help patients develop insight into their interpersonal difficulties and gain a more realistic and healthy understanding of themselves and their relationships. This approach specifically focuses on the patient's transference patterns, which are the unconscious feelings and attitudes they project onto the therapist based on their past experiences. By exploring and working through these transference patterns in therapy, patients can learn to develop more adaptive ways of relating to others outside of therapy.

Question 18

Drug treatments for people with borderline personality disorders have focused on reducing:

Accepted Answer

Drug treatments for people with borderline personality disorders have focused on reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, as these are commonly observed in individuals with this disorder. Psychotic symptoms are not typically observed in borderline personality disorder, and flat or blunted affect and ideas of reference are characteristic of other disorders such as schizophrenia.

Question 19

Under the DSM-5 criteria, which of the following pathological personality traits is associated with narcissistic personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

Antagonism is one of the pathological personality traits associated with Narcissistic Personality Disorder. The other six traits are negative affectivity, detachment, disinhibition, psychoticism, compulsivity, and anxiousness.

Question 20

Which of the following is understood as a subtype of a narcissist?

Accepted Answer

A vulnerable narcissist is a subtype of narcissist that is characterized by feelings of insecurity, sensitivity to criticism, and a covert form of grandiosity. Schizoid narcissism, histrionic narcissism, and anxious narcissism are not recognized subtypes of narcissism.

Quiz 9: Personality Disorders