BMB 3 - Personality Disorders; Anxiety Disorders

Question 1

What three alliterative words are useful in remembering the characteristics of clusters A, B, and C personality disorders?

Answer 1

Weird,

Wild,

and Worried

Question 2

Cluster A personality disorders are associated with ______________.

Answer 2

Cluster A personality disorders are associated with schizophrenia.

Question 3

Cluster B personality disorders are associated with ______________.

Answer 3

Cluster B personality disorders are associated with substance abuse.

Question 4

Cluster C personality disorders are associated with ______________.

Answer 4

Cluster C personality disorders are associated with anxiety disorders.

Question 5

Name the three cluster A personality disorders.

Answer 5

Paranoid

Schizoid

Schizotypal

Question 6

Name the four cluster B personality disorders.

Answer 6

Borderline

Histrionic

Narcisstic

Antisocial

Question 7

Name the three cluster C personality disorders.

Answer 7

Obsessive-compulsive

Avoidant

Dependent

Question 8

What are the main features of paranoid personality disorder?

Answer 8

Suspicious / untrusting regardless of circumstance

Question 9

What are the main features of schizoid personality disorder?

Answer 9

Prefers being alone

Is indifferent to others’ views

Question 10

What are the main features of schizotypal personality disorder?

Answer 10

Odd and eccentric beliefs and behaviors (often seen as inappropriate)

Question 11

What are the main features of borderline personality disorder?

Answer 11

Unstable/impulsive mood

Destructive behavior in relationships

‘Splitting’ as a classic defense mechanism

Question 12

What are the main features of narcissistic personality disorder?

Answer 12

Grandiose sense of self

Ignores criticism

Lacks empathy

Question 13

What are the main features of histrionic personality disorder?

Answer 13

Very dramatic

Extra sensitive to criticism

Emotional

Seeks attention through any means

Question 14

What are the main features of antisocial personality disorder?

Answer 14

Disregards rights of others

Derives pleasure from disobeying social rules

Question 15

What are the main features of obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Answer 15

Preoccupation with order, perfection and personal control

Question 16

What are the main features of dependent personality disorder?

Answer 16

Submissive

Requires constant support from others (may elect to stay in abusive, harmful relationships)

Question 17

What are the main features of avoidant personality disorder?

Answer 17

Extremely shy

Avoids social situations

Feels inadequate regardless of circumstance

Question 18

What is the main difference between avoidant personality disorder and schizoid personality disorder?

Answer 18

Those with schizoid personality disorder do not desire relationships;

those with avoidant personality disorder do.

Question 19

How is borderline personality disorder treated?

Answer 19

Dialectical behavioral therapy

Question 20

What is the relevant age distinction to consider in a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder?

Answer 20

It is only a diagnosis in those ≥ 18 years;

before 18, it is termed conduct disorder

Question 21

What is the difference between obsessive-compulsive disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?

Answer 21

OCD is ego dystonic

OCPD is ego syntonic