Chapter 23 - Final

Question 1

____ is pervasive distrust and suspiciousness, such that the motives of others are interpreted as malevolent; “Pervasive, persistent, and inappropriate mistrust of others”; condition begins by early adulthood

Answer 1

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Question 2

Cluster ____: behaviors that are described as odd or eccentric

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Cluster ____: behaviors that are described as dramatic, emotional, or erratic

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Cluster _____: behaviors that are described as anxious or fearful

Answer 4

C

Question 5

_____ is characterized primarily by a profound defect in the ability to form personal relationship

Answer 5

Schizoid Personality Disorder

Question 6

_____ is a pattern of socially irresponsible, exploitative, and guiltless behavior that reflects a disregard for the rights of others - individuals explode and manipulate others for personal gain and are unconcerned with obeying the law

Answer 6

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Question 7

Drugs for antisocial personality disorder:

Answer 7

Lithium and propanolol

Question 8

_____ is characterized by a pattern of intense and chaotic relationships, with affective instability and fluctuating attitudes toward other people. These individuals are impulsive, are directly and indirectly self-destructive, and lack a clear sense of identity

Answer 8

Borderline Personality Disorder

Question 9

_____ is characterized by excitable, emotional, colorful, dramatic, extroverted in behavior. They have difficulty minting long-lasting relationships, although they require constant affirmation of approval and acceptance from others

Answer 9

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Question 10

Persons with _______ have an exaggerated sense of self-worth. They lack empathy and are hypersensitive to the evaluation of others. They believe that they have the inalienable rite to receive special consideration and that their desire is sufficient justification for processing whatever they seek

Answer 10

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Question 11

_____ is characterized by extreme sensitivity to rejection and because of this may lead a very socially withdrawn life. The extreme shyness and fear of rejection, however, create needs for unusually strong assurances of unconditional acceptance

Answer 11

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Question 12

______ is characterized by “a pattern of relying excessively on others for emotional support.” This mode of behavior is evident in the tendency to allow others to make decisions, to feel helpless when alone, to act submissively, to subordinate needs of others, to tolerate mistreatment by others, to demean oneself to gain acceptance, and to fail to function adequately in situations that require assertive or dominant behavior

Answer 12

Dependent Personality Disorder

Question 13

Individuals with ______ are very serious and formal and have difficulty expressing emotions. They are inflexible about the way in which things must be done and have a devotion to productivity to the exclusion of personal pleasure

Answer 13

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality