ch 9 prac quiz

Question 1

The individual with avoidant personality disorder is unlikely to develop lasting relationships as a result of his or her
a. lack of interest.
b. fear of rejection.
c. desire to control others.
d. callousness.

Answer 1

b. fear of rejection.

Question 2

Jessica, a 30-year-old art teacher, has difficulty getting along with her coworkers. They complain that she is overly dramatic, somewhat flamboyant, and tends to express her emotions in an exaggerated fashion. Behind her back they say that she desires constant attention from others. Jessica might meet the criteria for which personality disorder?
a. delusional personality disorder
b. narcissistic personality disorder
c. histrionic personality disorder
d. borderline personality disorder

Answer 2

c. histrionic personality disorder

Question 3

Studies show that people with borderline personality disorder have greater activation of the _____, which may contribute to the difficulty they have in regulating their moods.
a. amygdala
b. hippocampus
c. thalamus
d. medulla

Answer 3

a. amygdala

Question 4

Greg has been diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder. Knowing this, which of the following jobs would he be most likely to enjoy?
a. Receptionist at a busy dentist’s office
b. Elementary school teacher who works with children who have emotional problems
c. Night-time security guard who works alone
d. Insurance inspector who uncovers clues that criminal behavior has occurred

Answer 4

c. Night-time security guard who works alone

Question 5

John has a great need for order and perfectionism. He can’t leave the house until every hair is in place, and he has been known to iron the same shirt over and over to ensure that he is wrinkle-free. What personality disorder does John’s behavior suggest?
a. Avoidant personality disorder
b. Dependent personality disorder
c. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
d. Narcissistic personality disorder

Answer 5

c. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

Question 6

A(n) _____ trait is a complex pattern of behavior, thought, and feeling that is stable across time and across many situations.
a. personality
b. cognitive
c. emotional
d. behavioral

Answer 6

a. personality

Question 7

Hope believes that she is the “star” of her graduate class and that the other students dislike her because they are jealous of her superior intelligence. She believes that she is entitled to be exempted from an important exam because of her outstanding performance in class. She becomes very upset if she receives feedback or constructive criticism from her professors. Hope probably suffers from
a. dependent personality disorder.
b. narcissistic personality disorder.
c. schizoid personality disorder.
d. histrionic personality disorder.

Answer 7

b. narcissistic personality disorder.

Question 8

Helen (who is not diagnosed with schizophrenia) believes without any evidence that her employees are disloyal, her spouse in unfaithful, and most everyone is trying to trick her for her money, was diagnosed with a personality disorder. Which one?
a. antisocial personality disorder
b. schizoid personality disorder
c. paranoid personality disorder
d. borderline personality disorder

Answer 8

c. paranoid personality disorder

Question 9

Submissive and clinging behaviors and fears of abandonment stemming from an extreme and pervasive need to be taken care of describes ________________ personality disorder.
a. histrionic personality disorder
b. dependent personality disorder
c. narcissistic personality disorder
d. borderline personality disorder

Answer 9

b. dependent personality disorder

Question 10

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?
a. Rational emotive therapy
b. Mentalization-based treatment
c. Transference-focused therapy
d. Dialectical behavior therapy

Answer 10

d. Dialectical behavior therapy