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Terms in this set (41)Which does dialectical behavior therapy NOT emphasize? A. mindfulness meditation (Zen technique involving observing one's emotions) B. use of antipsychotic meds in an outpatient setting Sarah respects none of society's boundaries and is insensitive to other people, frequently violating their rights. She does not consider the consequences of her actions. she MOST probably experiences: A. histrionic personality disorder D. antisocial personality disorder About _____ of people regularly check their reflections in store windows or similar mirrors. A. 30% D. 20% the absence of parental love results in emotional detachment and the use of power to form relationships. this is most like a _____ explanation of the development of antisocial personality disorder. A.
psychodynamic A. psychodynamic What is common reason for hospitalization of people w/ borderline personality disorder? A. they are so afraid of leaving their homes that they suffer social paralysis B. they may attempt suicide or otherwise hurt themselves "there's nothing out there for me. I can't stand other people, and I can't stand myself, either. I'm just really mad right now." such as statement would most likely be made by someone w/ which personality disorder? A. barcassistic B. borderline A client has enlarged brain ventricles and a measurable loss of gray matter. These symptoms are: A. biological, and the most likely diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder A. biological, and the most likely diagnosis is schizotypal personality disorder A young boy's parents constantly tell him to "Be a man!" whenever he is in conflict with friends. In turn, his parents themselves often act aggressively toward each other and toward him. The theorist who would BEST be able to explain an adult diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder for this boy would be a _____ theorist. A. biological C. behavioral the lack of multicultural research is of special concern w/ regard to: A. paranoid personality disorder D. borderline personality disorder The disorder that appears to be MOST closely related to the schizotypal personality disorder is: A. schizophrenia A. schizophrenia "comorbidity" describes a situation in which: A. two disorders occur together in an individual A. two disorders occur together in an individual some researchers note that majority of those diagnosed w/ borderline personality disorder are female and that many of these women experienced emotional trauma, victimization, violence, and various forms of abuse as children. as a result, these researchers view the disorder as a special form of: A. PTSD A. PTSD The category of "odd" personality disorders includes the traits of: A. anxiety and fearfulness B. extreme suspiciousness, social withdrawal, and cognitive and perceptual peculiarities "it is clear that very demanding parents caused this person to develop paranoid personality disorder." this statement MOST likely would be made by someone from which theoretical perspective? A. psychodynamic A. psychodynamic research has found that borderline personality disorder is more common among: A. white americans C. hispanic americans cruelty to animals and people, destruction of property, and truancy before the age of 15: A. may be best diagnosed as antisocial personality disorder D. are characteristics of those later diagnosed w/ antisocial personality disorder assume a study of prison inmates diagnosed w/ antisocial personality disorder shows that they generally experience less anxiety than other people when they lie or "con" others. this outcome would most strongly support which theoretical position? A. cognitive D. biological One similarity of those experiencing paranoid personality disorder and those experiencing schizoid personality disorder is that they tend: A. not to have close ties w/ others A. not to have close ties to others When the seat belt light in DiDi's car stays on for a few extra seconds, she bursts into tears. She always craves attention and reacts to even the smallest event with an elaborate show of emotion. She probably could receive a diagnosis of: A. narcissistic personality disorder D. histrionic personality disorder Which statement is NOT generally true of those w/ antisocial personality disorder? A. they lie frequently C. they care for no one's safety, except theirs and their childrens personality disorders are most likely to be diagnosed among: A. the wealthy B. males the strong relationship between antisocial personality disorder and substance abuse means that: A. if individuals stop abusing substances, their antisocial personality disorder will be cured C. there are high rates of substance abuse among those w/ antisocial personality disorder people w/ avoidant personality disorder have difficulty _____ relationships, while people w/ dependent personality disorder have difficulty _____ relationships. A. seeking; initiating C. initiating; ending Some multicultural theorists believe that borderline personality disorder is actually a reaction to persistent feelings of marginality, powerlessness, and social failure. If they are correct, then the disorder is a result of: A. social inequalities A. social inequalities in future editions of the DSM change to a dimensional approach in the diagnosis of personality disorders, clinicians will have to: A. observe the criteria for diagnoses directly C. rate the degree of dysfunctioning caused by each person's traits in diagnosing personality disorders A client is searching for the BEST treatment for borderline personality disorder. Will drug treatment be effective if it is the only intervention the client receives? A. it might work, but only if the client is nonsuicidal C. no; drugs should be used along w/ psychotherapy, if used at all "beetlemania" gripped the U.S. in the 1960s when the british rock group The Beatles performed; adoring fans screamed, sometimes fainted, and shouted exaggerated, emotional praise at the group. these behaviors MOST closely resemble the characteristics of: A. histrionic personality disorder A. histrionic personality disorder if you wanted to write a book about a fictional character who is "typical" example of antisocial personality disorder, you might have the character exhibit all of the following EXCEPT: A. persistent violation of others' rights D. periods of very high anxiety cognitive therapy for avoidant personality disorder focuses on: A. helping patients uncover the origins of their symptoms and resolve the unconscious conflicts that may be operating B. increasing the clients tolerance of emotional discomfort and building up his or her self-image behavioral and cognitive theorists propose that people who develop narcissistic personality disorder may have been treated: A. either too positively or
too negatively in early life C. too positively in early life a belief that the news anchor on CNN is giving one important messages about ones behavior reflects: A. ideas of reference A. ideas of reference according to a current search, if a person living in the U.S. is distrustful of both lawyers and congressional members, that type of person is: A. uncommon; great distrust of congressional members but not great distrust of lawyers defines those w/ paranoid personality disorder B. common; most people in the U.S. distrust both lawyers and congressional members schizotypal personality disorders differ from other "odd" personality disorder in that they are related to schizophrenia and: A. intellectual disorders D. mood disorders "group therapy is a good option for those w/ dependent personality disorder; they'll be able to observe others' coping skills and model them." this statement would MOST likely be made by a therapist having which theoretical perspective? A. behavioral A. behavioral
One especially good reason to use a form of group therapy in the treatment of dependent personality disorder is that: A. the therapist can still control the group, because the participants are so dependent C. group members can model appropriate behaviors and expression of feelings to one another Dr. Marsha Linehan, the developer of dialectical behavior therapy, would have diagnosed her young adult self with: A. borderline personality disorder A. borderline personality disorder A group of diagnostic clinicians can't agree with each other on appropriate personality disorder diagnoses for several clients. In fact, it is obvious that, in many cases, they have inaccurately made their diagnoses. Assuming they are competent clinicians, this situation would indicate the DSM-5 categories for personality disorder are: A. reliable, but not valid B. neither reliable nor valid with the help of a therapist, a client w/ obsessive-compulsive personality disorder has experienced a dramatic decrease in both dichotomous thinking and worrying. the client's behavior is: A. common; most w/ obsessive-compulsive personality disorder seek help, and this person is most likely receiving
psychodynamic therapy C. uncommon; most w/ OC personality disorder do not seek help, and this person is most likely receiving cognitive therapy the theorist who describes schizoid personality disorder as developing from coping w/ parental rejection by avoiding relationships represents the: A. behavioral perspective D. psychodynamic perspective A client is initially very resistant to therapy, cannot acknowledge weaknesses, and ignores feedback. MOST likely, the client is experiencing: A. schizoid personality disorder and will not make much progress in therapy C. narcissistic personality disorder and will not make much progress in therapy Which would a phrenologist MOST likely have done? A. assessed personality by feeling for bumps and indentations on the head A. assessed personality by feeling for bumps and indentations on the head Sets found in the same folderAbnormal 239 terms katlynd28 Abnormal Chapter13 Personality disorders131 terms ravenpai Abnormal Psychology Chapter 1385 terms lyciatorres personality disorder152 terms haley_may89 Other sets by this creatorAPO37 terms katlynd28 Final exam197 terms katlynd28 quiz 15 terms katlynd28 abnormal ch. 442 terms katlynd28 Verified questionsquestion Gender _____ are the social expectations that guide men and women's behavior. Gender _____ is a person's sense of being male or female. a. concepts; role. b. preferences; role c. roles; preference. d. roles; identity. e. roles; preference. Verified answer question Mary checks her phone every 30 minutes for incoming text messages, but she finds messages only some of the time. Her behavior is being maintained by what kind of reinforcement schedule? a. Fixed-interval. b. variable-interval. c. Variable-ratio. d. Faxed-ratio. e. Continuous. Verified answer question Maturation explains why a. we stand before we walk. b. we like familiar people. c. we learn the language accents of our peers. d. infants become attracted to scents associated with their mother's nursing. e. the brain shuts down unused connections. Verified answer
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eric_wu2 Related questionsQUESTION What are the most common obsessions? 15 answers QUESTION What is the course of schizo? 12 answers QUESTION Which is true of eating disorders? 15 answers QUESTION What are thought to be some factors involved in risk for PTSD given trauma exposure? 9 answers What is a common reason for the hospitalization of people with borderline?Other common problems that affect people with BPD include getting other mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, substance abuse, eating disorders, and other psychiatric conditions. The person may have repeated hospitalizations due to repeated suicide attempts, self-mutilation, and disruptive behaviors.
What is the most significant thing about borderline personality disorder?With borderline personality disorder, you have an intense fear of abandonment or instability, and you may have difficulty tolerating being alone. Yet inappropriate anger, impulsiveness and frequent mood swings may push others away, even though you want to have loving and lasting relationships.
Why is it difficult to live with borderline personality?People living with BPD often have an intense fear of instability and abandonment. As a result, they have problems being alone. The condition is also known for anger, mood swings, and impulsiveness. These qualities can dissuade people from being around someone with BPD.
How does borderline personality disorder affect everyday life?People with borderline personality disorder may experience intense mood swings and feel uncertainty about how they see themselves. Their feelings for others can change quickly, and swing from extreme closeness to extreme dislike. These changing feelings can lead to unstable relationships and emotional pain.
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