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| a unique and enduring pattern of inner experience and outward behavior |
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| an inflexible pattern of inner experience and outward behavior 9-13% |
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| The personality disorders are Axis II disorders; these patterns are not typically marked by changes in intensity or periods of clear improvement. |
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| Complex pattern of behavior, thought and feeling that is stable across time and situations |
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| Fundamental attribution error |
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| Attribute behaviors to personality traits and ignore influence of situations on behavior |
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| DSM IV: PERSONALITY DISORDER |
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Deviates from culture,
Effects at least two of : 1. Cognition 2.Affectivity, 3. Interspersonal functioning 4. Impulse control |
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| THose diagnosed with personality disorders are often also diagnosed with an axis 1 disorder |
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| People who suffer from one of the "odd" cluster of personality disorders often display symptoms that are related to but are not as severe as: |
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| _____ explanations of paranoid personality disorder suggest that it is the result of early interactions with rigid and distant fathers, and cold and controlling mothers. In fact, this particularly theoretical explanation basically explains almost all ten of the personality disorders in approximately the same way. |
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| Kumar is an individual who is often described as a 'strange duck' by his peers. He dresses strangely, has very unusual habits, and believes that he has ESP and can interpret future events before they happen. His predictions, however, are often very general so that he never has to admit that he was wrong and that he does not, in fact, have such abilities. Which personality disorder best describes Kumar's case? |
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| schizotypal personality disorder |
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| Members of which of the following groups were the most common victims of hate crimes in the United States in 2006? |
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| Studies suggest that antisocial personality disorder might be linked to low levels of the neurotransmitter _____, which have also been linked to aggression and impulsiveness. |
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| Odd/Eccentric Behavior disorder |
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| Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal |
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| Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, Narcissistic |
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| Avoidant, Dependant, Obsessive Compulsive |
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| From a(n) _____ perspective, narcissistic personality disorder is explained as being an attempt by people to convince themselves that they are totally self-sufficient and lacking a need for any true close, warm relationships with their parents or anyone else. |
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| Lakita wants to get a degree in accounting so that she can become a CPA. She has decided to take classes online, however, because she is very timid about going to a class with 30 to 300 other students where she might be expected to speak out. She is afraid that if she says something silly, gives a wrong answer, or just acts in an inappropriate way she will be shamed in front of others. Lakita has always struggled with this problem, and has thus lived as relatively isolated life for quite a few years. Lakita might be diagnosed as having: |
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| avoidant personality disorder |
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| Alyssa suffered from separation anxiety disorder as a child, the symptoms of which were never fully addressed and never fully went away. Given what you know about personality disorders, which of these diagnoses is she most at risk to develop as an adult? |
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| Dependent Personality Disorder |
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| About _____% of those who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder are women. |
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| Research examining the ratios of men and women receiving a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder in different cultures has found that _____ Americans receive disproportionately more of these diagnoses than do white Americans. |
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| One problem that has been found with the diagnosis of personality disorders is that different clinicians of similar training might come to very different diagnoses when evaluating the same client. This problem refers to a deficit of diagnostic _____ within these disorders. |
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| Which of the following is not a reason why the DSM-IV-TR method of categorizing personality disorders has been criticized? |
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| There are no accurate ways of assessing personality disorders, so it is always a "best guess" and never has any true validity. |
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| Due to the apparent overlap between different personality disorders, some have suggested that it would be better to assess the _____ rather than the _____ of dysfunction that is experienced. |
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| In order to implement Shedler and Westen's model of personality pathology, clients would be assessed using a _____statement assessment tool. Using this tool, a clinician would rate the client on each statement using a 0 to 7 point scale to determine the extent of personality-related pathology. |
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| Dr. Smith is evaluating his client, Julia, using the supertraits of the Big Five model of personality. He determines that Julia is high in neuroticism, medium in agreeableness and conscientiousness, and very low in extroversion and openness to new experiences. According to your textbook, individuals with this combination of personality traits are most likely to have _____ personality disorder. |
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1. Symptoms overlap
2. Diagnostic criteria overlap
3.lack of validity and reliability
4. Different characteristics can be same disorder |
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| Which of the following treatment approaches seems to be of minimal effectiveness for those suffering from schizoid personality disorder? |
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| _____drugs prescribed in low doses have been shown to be of some help to those suffering from schizotypal personality disorder, possibly because of similar neurological roots between this diagnosis and schizophrenia. |
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| Dominic suffers from trichotillomania and has for many years. Which of the following qualities would you be most likely observe in Dominic? |
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| Dominic might have a large bald spot on his head that never seems to go away. |
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| At a recent wedding where she was a bridesmaid, Lydia "stole the show" during the reception by drinking far too much, dancing with all of the men (including those who were married or who were at the wedding with a date) in an overtly sexual manner, and insisting on being permitted to make an impromptu speech during the wedding dinner. In fact, most of the guests left the wedding commenting that it seemed to be Lydia's night rather than the bride's! Lydia might best be described as having: |
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| histrionic personality disorder. |
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| leading criticism of DSM IV |
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| Use of categories rather than dimensions of personality |
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| Dimensional Approach to PD |
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| Personality Disorders differ more in degree than type of dysfunction |
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Five supertraits
1.Neuroticism
2.Extroversion
3. Openness to experience
4.Agreeableness
5. Conscientiousness
low, med, or high |
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| Psychodynamic theory has attempted to explain obsessive-compulsive personality disorder as arising from fixation at one of the psychosexual stages of development during childhood. What type of fixation has been specifically suggested as the culprit behind this personality disorder? |
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| Some have argued that the "Big Five" theory is a useful model for considering personality disorders, but that it is too limited in its scope; that is, it does not allow for enough variation of both normal and abnormal personality. Shedler and Westen have proposed a similar model, but it identifies _____ broad factors rather the five factors noted in the "Big Five" model. |
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| Odd personality Disorders |
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| Some clinicians believe that these disorders are related to schizophrenia |
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| Paranoid Personality Disorder |
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Not Delusional, however overall suspicion and deep distrust of others
-critical of others weaknesses and faults
-sensitive to criticism and blame others
-more men than women
-.5-3% of adults |
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| Schizoid Personality Disorder |
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Persistant avoidance of social relationships and limited emotional expression
-prefer to be alone
-seen as flat, cold, humorless
- >1% more men than women |
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| Schizotypal Personality Disorder |
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| Extreme discomfort in close relationships, odd ways of thinking, behavioral eccentricities, bodily illusions, attention problems, ideas of reference, conversation is vague and digressive may have loose associations |
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idle unproductive life, not goal oriented -2 to 4 % more male than female, strong link to schizophrenia
-linked to mood disorders and depression
-linked to family problems |
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| Anti-social personality disorders |
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more men than women
"psychopaths" or "sociopath"
-persistently disregard and violate others' rights
-most linked with adult criminal behavior
-person must be at least 18yrs old to get a diagnosis
-cruel, sadistic, aggressive, violent, reckless,
-occuring since age 15 |
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| Kids with conduct disorder |
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| Greater risk for antisocial disorder |
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| Borderline Personality Disorder |
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-Display great instability, major shifts in mood, unstable self image, impulsivity,
-bouts of anger (can be self directed)
-unstable relationships
-75 % women
-peaks at young adulthood |
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engage in attention getting behavior, vain, self-centered, demanding
-males and females =
-seek treatment bc they are dramatic but dont get far |
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