Illustrating the different Personality Disorders

Question 1

Which disorder is characterized by an excessive mistrust and suspicion of others without any justifiable reason?

Answer 1

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Question 2

Individuals with this disorder often experience problems with close relationships and exhibit overt argumentativeness and hostile aloofness.

Answer 2

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Question 3

Which disorder is marked by a need to have control over those around them, as well as being rigid and critical of others while struggling to accept criticism themselves?

Answer 3

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Question 4

Paranoid Personality Disorder is more common among individuals whose relatives have schizophrenia. True or False?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Which disorder is commonly associated with childhood mistreatment, bullying, and a history of interpersonal aggression in adulthood?

Answer 5

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Question 6

Individuals with this disorder often have the belief that they cannot trust people, and tend to rely heavily on projection.

Answer 6

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Question 7

Which disorder may include brief psychotic episodes as a feature?

Answer 7

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Question 8

People with Paranoid Personality Disorder may also develop MDD, agoraphobia, and OCD. True or False

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Which of the following personality disorders is most commonly co-occurring with Paranoid Personality Disorder?

Answer 9

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Question 10

Individuals with this disorder are typically more suspicious of others and struggle with accepting criticism despite being critical of others.

Answer 10

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Question 11

Identify the disorder characterized by detachment from social relationships and a limited range of emotions.

Answer 11

Schizoid Personality Disorder

Question 12

What disorder involves difficulty expressing anger, even when provoked, leading to the impression that the individual lacks emotion?

Answer 12

Schizoid Personality Disorder

Question 13

Identify the disorder where individuals have a tendency to turn inward and away from the outside world.

Answer 13

Schizoid Personality Disorder

Question 14

Which disorder is often preceded by childhood shyness that may eventually evolve into the full personality disorder in adulthood?

Answer 14

Schizoid Personality Disorder

Question 15

Identify the disorder in which the individual believes that “relationships are messy and undesirable.”

Answer 15

Schizoid Personality Disorder

Question 16

Which sex is Schizoid Personality Disorder more common in?

Answer 16

Males

Question 17

Schizoid Personality Disorder can sometimes include brief psychotic episodes. True or False

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Identify the disorder where individuals are typically socially isolated and engage in behaviors that seem unusual to others.

Answer 18

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Question 19

Which disorder is characterized by suspicion and odd beliefs, including ideas of reference, where individuals believe that random events or occurrences are directly related to them?

Answer 19

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Question 20

Identify the disorder where individuals engage in magical thinking or have odd beliefs that are not shared by others.

Answer 20

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Question 21

What disorder is associated with childhood mistreatment and may develop as a result of PTSD symptoms?

Answer 21

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Question 22

Which disorder involves individuals who believe that “it is better to be isolated from others”?

Answer 22

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Question 23

Individuals with this disorder often seek treatment for associated symptoms of anxiety or depression rather than for the personality disorder itself.

Answer 23

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Question 24

Which sex is Schizotypal Personality Disorder more common in?

Answer 24

Males

Question 25

This person constantly craves attention and tends to act dramatically in social situations, often exaggerating emotions.

Answer 25

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Question 26

A person feels intense emptiness, fears abandonment, and often engages in suicidal behavior. Their mood can shift rapidly from anger to depression.

Answer 26

Borderline Personality Disorder

Question 27

This individual believes they are superior to others, are entitled to admiration, and show little empathy. Criticism deeply affects them.

Answer 27

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Question 28

A person shows a long history of violating social norms, is deceitful and impulsive, and shows no remorse for their actions.

Answer 28

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Question 29

Someone is known for thinking, "Ako ang bida," always needing to be the center of attention and bored with routine.

Answer 29

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Question 30

This individual has trouble maintaining stable relationships due to emotional instability and an intense fear of abandonment.

Answer 30

Borderline Personality Disorder

Question 31

Despite a pattern of irresponsible and deceitful behavior, this person also reports feeling bored and tense frequently.

Answer 31

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Question 32

This person undermines their own success at the last moment, feels safer with inanimate objects than people, and struggles with their identity.

Answer 32

Borderline Personality Disorder

Question 33

Known for saying “I am the greatest in the world,” this individual is arrogant, self-centered, and expects special treatment.

Answer 33

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Question 34

A man with a history of conduct disorder before age 15 now continues to disregard the rights of others, feeling little to no guilt.

Answer 34

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Question 35

A woman frequently displays exaggerated emotions, seeks reassurance constantly, and dominates social situations.

Answer 35

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Question 36

This individual’s relationships are chaotic; they swing from idealizing someone to suddenly devaluing them over a minor conflict.

Answer 36

Borderline Personality Disorder

Question 37

Someone tends to manipulate others, lacks empathy, and believes they’re entitled to break the rules.

Answer 37

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Question 38

They are very sensitive to criticism, have difficulty handling failure, and think they are fundamentally better than others.

Answer 38

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Question 39

This person dramatically expresses emotions and often acts as if life is a theatrical performance.

Answer 39

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Question 40

Which gender is more commonly diagnosed with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

Answer 40

Females are more commonly diagnosed than males.

Question 41

What is a common relationship pattern for individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

Answer 41

They are more likely to get divorced or never get married.

Question 42

How do individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder usually feel about routine?

Answer 42

They tend to get bored with their usual routine.

Question 43

Histrionic Personality Disorder commonly co-occurs with which other personality disorder?

Answer 43

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Question 44

This person has unstable moods and relationships, along with a poor self-image.

Answer 44

Borderline Personality Disorder

Question 45

This individual frequently feels empty and is at high risk of self-harm or suicide.

Answer 45

Borderline Personality Disorder

Question 46

Someone constantly fears abandonment, but their emotional instability makes it hard to keep relationships.

Answer 46

Borderline Personality Disorder

Question 47

When someone has both mood disorder and this personality disorder, both are diagnosed separately.

Answer 47

Borderline Personality Disorder

Question 48

Known for the mindset "sad gorl iz me," this person struggles with intense emotions and identity issues.

Answer 48

Borderline Personality Disorder

Question 49

Borderline Personality Disorder is more common on which gender?

Answer 49

None, they are equals in both male and female.

Question 50

Common co-occurring disorders with this one include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, eating disorders, and ADHD.

Answer 50

Borderline Personality Disorder

Question 51

Which personality disorder involves a strong belief that one is superior and deserves special treatment?

Answer 51

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Question 52

What term describes the exaggerated self-importance often seen in individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

Answer 52

Grandiosity

Question 53

How do people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder typically handle criticism?

Answer 53

They are very sensitive to criticism.

Question 54

What is a common issue in relationships involving someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

Answer 54

Impaired interpersonal relationships due to self-preoccupation, entitlement, and lack of empathy.

Question 55

Which gender is more commonly diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

Answer 55

Males are more commonly diagnosed than females.

Question 56

Which personality disorder is defined by a persistent disregard for social norms and the rights of others?

Answer 56

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Question 57

What is the minimum age for a diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder?

Answer 57

18 years old

Question 58

What must be present before age 15 for someone to be diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder later in life?

Answer 58

Evidence of Conduct Disorder (CD)

Question 59

How do individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorder typically behave in terms of responsibility and honesty?

Answer 59

They are irresponsible, impulsive, and deceitful.

Question 60

What is a key emotional trait missing in Antisocial Personality Disorder?

Answer 60

Lack of conscience and empathy

Question 61

What hypothesis suggests that individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorder have abnormally low brain arousal?

Answer 61

Underarousal Hypothesis

Question 62

What hypothesis explains that people with Antisocial Personality Disorder may not experience fear like others do?

Answer 62

Fearlessness Hypothesis

Question 63

Which gender is more commonly affected by Antisocial Personality Disorder?

Answer 63

Males are more commonly diagnosed than females.

Question 64

What mood-related symptoms might someone with Antisocial Personality Disorder report despite their behavior?

Answer 64

Dysphoria, including tension, inability to tolerate boredom, and depressed mood.

Question 65

Which personality disorder is marked by extreme sensitivity to the opinions of others and a desire for social relationships that is hindered by anxiety?

Answer 65

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Question 66

What causes individuals with Avoidant Personality Disorder to withdraw socially despite wanting emotional connections?

Answer 66

Their anxiety and fear of rejection

Question 67

How do individuals with Avoidant Personality Disorder usually interpret social interactions?

Answer 67

They misinterpret them as critical, reinforcing self-doubt.

Question 68

What is their self-esteem like, and how does it affect their relationships?

Answer 68

They have extremely low self-esteem, which limits friendships and causes dependency on a few trusted people.

Question 69

What kind of attachment style is common in Avoidant Personality Disorder?

Answer 69

Insecure attachment with a desire for emotional closeness

Question 70

Which gender is more commonly diagnosed with Avoidant Personality Disorder?

Answer 70

Females are more commonly diagnosed than males.

Question 71

Which personality disorder involves relying heavily on others to make both minor and major life decisions?

Answer 71

Dependent Personality Disorder

Question 72

What emotional traits are common in Dependent Personality Disorder?

Answer 72

Pessimism, self-doubt, and fear of abandonment

Question 73

How do individuals with Dependent Personality Disorder handle criticism or disapproval?

Answer 73

They take it as proof of their worthlessness and lose confidence.

Question 74

Why might someone with Dependent Personality Disorder agree with opinions they don’t actually believe?

Answer 74

To avoid rejection

Question 75

How do they typically feel when alone?

Answer 75

Uncomfortable or helpless

Question 76

Which gender is more commonly affected by Dependent Personality Disorder?

Answer 76

Females are more commonly diagnosed than males.

Question 77

Which personality disorder is associated with perfectionism and a need for control?

Answer 77

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

Question 78

What kind of behavior stops individuals with OCPD from completing tasks?

Answer 78

Preoccupation with rules, details, and doing things “the right way”

Question 79

How is OCPD different from OCD when both are diagnosed?

Answer 79

OCPD is a personality pattern, while OCD involves intrusive thoughts and compulsions. Both can be diagnosed if criteria are met.

Question 80

What is the typical gender pattern for Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder?

Answer 80

Males are more commonly diagnosed than females.