Personality disorder Flashcards
A person has a history of unstable relationships, impulsive behaviors, and intense fear of abandonment. They likely have:
a) Histrionic Personality Disorder
b) Borderline Personality Disorder
c) Antisocial Personality Disorder
d) Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Answer: b) Borderline Personality Disorder
Which personality disorder is characterized by a disregard for and violation of the rights of others?
a) Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
b) Paranoid Personality Disorder
c) Antisocial Personality Disorder
d) Dependent Personality Disorder
Answer: c) Antisocial Personality Disorder
A person who avoids social situations due to feelings of inadequacy and fear of rejection likely has:
a) Schizotypal Personality Disorder
b) Avoidant Personality Disorder
c) Dependent Personality Disorder
d) Borderline Personality Disorder
Answer: b) Avoidant Personality Disorder
Which cluster of personality disorders is characterized as “dramatic, emotional, or erratic”?
a) Cluster A
b) Cluster B
c) Cluster C
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Cluster B
A person exhibits persistent suspicion and mistrust of others without sufficient basis. This is characteristic of:
a) Schizoid Personality Disorder
b) Schizotypal Personality Disorder
c) Paranoid Personality Disorder
d) Histrionic Personality Disorder
Answer: c) Paranoid Personality Disorder
Which personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of and fear of separation?
a) Borderline Personality Disorder
b) Narcissistic Personality Disorder
c) Dependent Personality Disorder
d) Avoidant Personality Disorder
Answer: c) Dependent Personality Disorder
A key feature of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder is:
a) Recurrent, intrusive thoughts and compulsions
b) Preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control
c) Intense fear of contamination
d) Rigid, ritualistic behaviors
Answer: b) Preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control
Schizotypal Personality Disorder is most notable for:
a) Eccentric behaviors and cognitive distortions
b) Persistent fear of rejection
c) Emotional detachment from others
d) Violent outbursts and criminal activity
Answer: a) Eccentric behaviors and cognitive distortions
A person constantly seeks attention, engages in dramatic behavior, and craves approval from others. They likely have:
a) Borderline Personality Disorder
b) Histrionic Personality Disorder
c) Narcissistic Personality Disorder
d) Schizoid Personality Disorder
Answer: b) Histrionic Personality Disorder
Narcissistic Personality Disorder is characterized by:
a) Preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success and power
b) Excessive need for approval and reassurance
c) Avoidance of social interactions
d) Eccentric speech and behavior
Answer: a) Preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success and power
A person shows consistent emotional detachment, limited social interactions, and a preference for solitary activities. This describes:
a) Schizoid Personality Disorder
b) Avoidant Personality Disorder
c) Schizotypal Personality Disorder
d) Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
Answer: a) Schizoid Personality Disorder
Which of the following is a distinguishing factor of Borderline Personality Disorder?
a) Grandiosity and need for admiration
b) Intense and unstable interpersonal relationships
c) Persistent suspiciousness of others
d) Preoccupation with order and control
Answer: b) Intense and unstable interpersonal relationships
A distinguishing feature of Antisocial Personality Disorder is:
a) Emotional instability
b) Fear of abandonment
c) Deceitfulness and disregard for rules
d) Persistent withdrawal from social interactions
Answer: c) Deceitfulness and disregard for rules
A person avoids making decisions without reassurance from others, and their fear of abandonment leads to submissive behavior. This is most consistent with:
a) Avoidant Personality Disorder
b) Dependent Personality Disorder
c) Borderline Personality Disorder
d) Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Answer: b) Dependent Personality Disorder
Which personality disorder is often associated with magical thinking or odd beliefs?
a) Paranoid Personality Disorder
b) Schizoid Personality Disorder
c) Schizotypal Personality Disorder
d) Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
Answer: c) Schizotypal Personality Disorder
