Chapter 7:

Question 1

Define bipolar disorder:

Answer 1

Periods of apathy followed by manic episodes.

Question 2

Bipolar disorder is a:

a. Cluster A personality disorder.
b. Cluster B personality disorder.
c. Cluster C personality disorder.

Answer 2

Cluster B personality disorder - characterized by impulsive, dramatic, or emotional behaviors.

Question 3

Cluster A personality disorders are characterized by:

Answer 3

Social awkwardness, social isolation, and withdrawal. These include paranoid personality disorder and schizoid conditions.

Question 4

Cluster C personality disorders are characterized by:

Answer 4

Pervasive anxiety and fear - such as anti-social personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.

Question 5

What are the characteristics of major depressive disorder, and what cluster is it in?

Answer 5

Periods of apathy that are resistant to treatment, this is a cluster A disorder.

Question 6

What are the characteristics of intermittent explosive disorder, and what cluster is it in?

Answer 6

Intermittent explosive disorder is characterized by outbursts of extreme anger without a clear trigger. This is not associated with one of the clusters.