Personality Disorders
Psychology ⇒ Psychological Disorders
Personality Disorders starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how cultural factors can influence the diagnosis of personality disorders.
Describe the impact of personality disorders on interpersonal relationships.
Describe the main difference between obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Describe two possible causes or risk factors for developing a personality disorder.
Explain the difference between schizoid and schizotypal personality disorders.
A 19-year-old frequently lies, manipulates others, and shows no remorse for hurting people. Which personality disorder might this describe? (1) Borderline, (2) Antisocial, (3) Avoidant, (4) Schizoid
A person is described as dramatic, seeks attention, and is easily influenced by others. Which personality disorder might this indicate? (1) Histrionic, (2) Paranoid, (3) Schizoid, (4) Obsessive-Compulsive
A person is extremely preoccupied with order, rules, and control, and is inflexible about morality and values. Which personality disorder does this describe? (1) Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder, (2) Histrionic Personality Disorder, (3) Paranoid Personality Disorder, (4) Schizotypal Personality Disorder
A 19-year-old frequently lies, manipulates others, and shows no remorse for hurting people. Which personality disorder might this describe? (1) Borderline, (2) Antisocial, (3) Avoidant, (4) Schizoid
A person is described as dramatic, seeks attention, and is easily influenced by others. Which personality disorder might this indicate? (1) Histrionic, (2) Paranoid, (3) Schizoid, (4) Obsessive-Compulsive
A person is extremely preoccupied with order, rules, and control, and is inflexible about morality and values. Which personality disorder does this describe? (1) Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder, (2) Histrionic Personality Disorder, (3) Paranoid Personality Disorder, (4) Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Which cluster does schizotypal personality disorder belong to? (1) Cluster A, (2) Cluster B, (3) Cluster C, (4) None of the above
Fill in the blank: ________ personality disorder is characterized by a long-standing pattern of disregard for other people's rights.
Fill in the blank: ________ personality disorder is characterized by a need to be taken care of and submissive, clinging behavior.
Fill in the blank: ________ personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy.
Fill in the blank: ________ personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of social and interpersonal deficits, cognitive or perceptual distortions, and eccentricities of behavior.
True or False: All personality disorders are equally common in the general population.
True or False: Histrionic personality disorder is characterized by emotional coldness and detachment.
True or False: People with antisocial personality disorder often feel remorse for their actions.
True or False: People with avoidant personality disorder are typically comfortable in social situations.
