Exam Questions

Question 1

Which of the defense mechanisms here below is considered a mature and adaptive defense mechanism?

A. Humor
B. Projective Identification
C. Splitting
D. Denial

Answer 1

A.

Question 2

Marianne is a 27 old young woman with borderline personality organization (BPO), as such Marianne is likely to present with a … (1) … and/but she is … (2) … to distinguish what is real from what is not.

A. (1) fragmented sense of self, (2) unable
B. (1) fragmented sense of self, (2) able
C. (1) consistent sense of self, (2) unable
D. (1) consistent sense of self, (2) able

Answer 2

B.

Question 3

Which of these symptoms does not fit the criteria for a schizotypal personality disorder?

A. Usual perceptual experience
B. Inappropriate or constricted affect
C. Magical thinking
D. Little, if any, interest in sexual experiences with others

Answer 3

D.

Question 4

Fear of abandonment is a common feature of which of the two following personality disorders?

A. Borderline, Dependent
B. Schizoid, Avoidant
C. Borderline, Avoidant
D. Schizoid, Dependent

Answer 4

A.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a shared feature of avoidant and dependent personality disorder?

A. Feelings of inadequacy
B. Hypersensitive to criticism
C. Need for reassurance
D. Fear of abandonment

Answer 5

?

Question 6

Ms. A., diagnosed with dependent personality disorder, when tested on the NEO-PI-R will probably have a … (1) score on the agreeableness scale in combination with a … (2) score on the neuroticism scale.

A. (1) low, (2) low
B. (1) low, (2) high
C. (1) high, (2) low
D. (1) high, (2) high

Answer 6

D.