Test 2 Flashcards
(86 cards)
general predisposition to think, feel, and behave in certain ways
Personality
Assumption of projective tests
when people try to understand ambiguous stimulus, their interpretation of the stimulus reflects their:
o Needs, feelings, experiences. Thoughts
Rorschach Test
developed by Hermann Rorschach, involves showing patient 10 inkblots
31 cards where the client is asked to describe a story, uncovers social needs
Thematic apperception test
this test has weak test-retest reliability and inconsistent validity
Thematic apperception test
good for predicting cognitive and developmental features
draw a person test
list at least 2 problems with the “draw a person test”
- over diagnosis
- poor reliability
- low artistic ability, more likely to be diagnosed with M.I.
what is the MMPI-2?
self report questionnaire, 567 t/f questions
what model creates many items, correlates them and puts them in groups?
factor analytic model
rigid maladaptive patterns of thinking, feelings and behaviour
personality disorder
__________ causes distress to the individual or to others
personality disorder
A failure of the normal or complete development of the personality
personality disorder
how many categories/clusters of personality disorders are there?
3
list the three categories/clusters
A) odd/eccentric personality disorders
B) anxious fearful personality disorders
C) erratic personality disorders
Paranoid, schizotypal, and schizoid are categorized under which P.D. cluster?
odd/eccentric
list the personality disorders under the anxious/fearful P.D.’s
avoidant, obsessive compulsive, dependent
borderline, histrionic, narcissistic, and antisocial are part of what P.D cluster?
erratic
this personality disorder consists of the excessive need to be cared for
dependent
John thinks very highly of himself and believes he is way above others, he often does not feel an empathy for others. what personality disorder does John have?
narcissistic
Kate is often very suspicious of others (thinks people are out to get her) and has a very hard time trusting other people. what P.D. does Kate have?
paranoid
Nancy’s moods often fluctuate, sometimes she’s happy other times she is angry. she has a hard time keeping stable relationships and often outs herself down. what P.D. does nancy have?
borderline
Joe often feels like he always needs to be the centre of attention and because of this he acts in erratic and outrageous ways. what P.D. does Joe have?
histrionic
Paul acts out in aggressive ways, he participates in reckless behaviours and does not conform to social norms. he often acts impulsively and feels no remorse for anyone. what P.D. does Paul have?
antisocial
Ali has trouble being in close relationships and cannot maintain them, what P.D. does she have?
schizoid