Lecture 2 & 4 (2.General introduction PD & 4.Cognitive models and cluster C) [G04]

Question 1

Which of these reflects DSM PD symptoms?

a. Cognitive Modes
b. Early Maladaptive Schemas
c. Conditional Beliefs
d. Strategic Beliefs

Answer 1

d. Strategic Beliefs

Question 2

In what way are PDs diagnosed?

a. Monothetic principle
b. Polythetic principle
c. Dimensional principle
d. Taxonomic principle

Answer 2

After a polythetic principle ( Having at least a certain amount symptoms from one criterion set)

Question 3

The current view on personality posits that personalities change over the lifetime.
How does this match with the third criterion of “persistent” of the 3 Ps for personality disorders?
a. The persistent criterion describes personality only after early adulthood - personalities change however especially before then. Thus, it depends on what time frame you consider.
b. This is a flaw in the DSM-5, the DSM-5 should be adjusted to represent current research.
c. The current view that personalities change is based on “normal” personality whilst the persistent criterion is specific to disordered personality.
d. This is not the current view - the current view is that personalities are shaped at around 18 years.

Answer 3

c. The current view that personalities change is based on “normal” personality whilst the persistent criterion is specific to disordered personality.