This document provides questions and answers about various topics related to abnormal psychology and personality disorders. Some key points covered include: - Personality disorders are long-lasting patterns that become recognizable in early childhood. - People with personality disorders often have another comorbid disorder but are rarely aware of having a personality disorder. - The categorical approach to personality disorders assumes traits are present or absent, not on a spectrum. - Specific personality disorders like schizoid, paranoid, and borderline are described. - The Big 5 model of personality includes traits like extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism, openness, and conscientiousness. - Childhood disorders like anxiety, ADHD, and conduct disorder

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 Answer true or false to the followingAnswer true or false to the following
 While personalities are flexible PersonalityWhile personalities are flexible Personality
disorders are long lasting rigid patternsdisorders are long lasting rigid patterns
 Symptoms of personality disorders becomeSymptoms of personality disorders become
recognizable in early childhood and are difficultrecognizable in early childhood and are difficult
to treatto treat
 TrueTrue
 False Symptoms are usually recognizable in lateFalse Symptoms are usually recognizable in late
adolescence or early adulthood but they areadolescence or early adulthood but they are
difficult to treatdifficult to treat

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 Answer True or False to the following questionsAnswer True or False to the following questions
 People with personality disorders often havePeople with personality disorders often have
another disorder (comorbid)another disorder (comorbid)
 Many of those with personality disorders areMany of those with personality disorders are
aware of having them (show good insight)aware of having them (show good insight)
 The cluster of Personality disorders include: OddThe cluster of Personality disorders include: Odd
or eccentric; Dramatic; Avoidantor eccentric; Dramatic; Avoidant
 TrueTrue
 FalseFalse
 False Categories are Odd or eccentric; DramaticFalse Categories are Odd or eccentric; Dramatic
and Anxiousand Anxious

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 The assumptions of the categorical approach toThe assumptions of the categorical approach to
personality disorders assumespersonality disorders assumes
 Personality traits are present or absentPersonality traits are present or absent
 The person suffering from such a disorder is notThe person suffering from such a disorder is not
markedly troubled by personality traits outside of thatmarkedly troubled by personality traits outside of that
disorderdisorder
 These assumptions are borne out (verified) in practiceThese assumptions are borne out (verified) in practice
 TrueTrue
 TrueTrue
 FalseFalse

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 Answer True or False regarding Category 1 (Odd)Answer True or False regarding Category 1 (Odd)
 Some clinicians refer to this group asSome clinicians refer to this group as
Schizophrenia-spectrumSchizophrenia-spectrum
 Thinking in this group is bizarre and delusionalThinking in this group is bizarre and delusional
 Individuals in this group rarely seek therapyIndividuals in this group rarely seek therapy
 CBT in this group focuses on Anxiety reductionCBT in this group focuses on Anxiety reduction
and more realistic interpretationsand more realistic interpretations
 TrueTrue
 FalseFalse
 TrueTrue
 TrueTrue

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 Which statement is TRUE?Which statement is TRUE?
 Schizoid and Paranoid Personality disorder pts. bothSchizoid and Paranoid Personality disorder pts. both
avoid social contactavoid social contact
 Schizoid Personality Disorders are indifferent to praiseSchizoid Personality Disorders are indifferent to praise
 Schizoid and Paranoid Personality disorder pts. Both areSchizoid and Paranoid Personality disorder pts. Both are
suspicious of otherssuspicious of others
 TrueTrue
 TrueTrue
 False Only true for Paranoid Disorder (SchizoidFalse Only true for Paranoid Disorder (Schizoid
pts. Just prefer to be alone)pts. Just prefer to be alone)

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 Which statement about Antisocial PD is TrueWhich statement about Antisocial PD is True
 These individuals violate the rights of others andThese individuals violate the rights of others and
consider their victims as weakconsider their victims as weak
 Substance abuse is common in this groupSubstance abuse is common in this group
 Symptoms are often present early in childhoodSymptoms are often present early in childhood
 Treatment of this group is often ineffectiveTreatment of this group is often ineffective
 TrueTrue
 TrueTrue
 TrueTrue
 TrueTrue

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 Which is true about Borderline Personality disorderWhich is true about Borderline Personality disorder
 These individuals can be very self-destructiveThese individuals can be very self-destructive
 Behavior, moods and relationships are unstableBehavior, moods and relationships are unstable
 True (includes suicide acts and attempts)True (includes suicide acts and attempts)
 TrueTrue

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 Answer True or False to the followingAnswer True or False to the following
 DBT to treat Borderline Disorder includes homeworkDBT to treat Borderline Disorder includes homework
and social skills but is not supported by researchand social skills but is not supported by research
 Those with Histrionic Disorder lack a sense of selfThose with Histrionic Disorder lack a sense of self
and become involved in destructive relationshipsand become involved in destructive relationships
 Speech of Histrionic PD pts often lacks detailSpeech of Histrionic PD pts often lacks detail
 First part True but second part is FalseFirst part True but second part is False
 TrueTrue
 TrueTrue

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 Answer True or False to the followingAnswer True or False to the following
 Histrionic PD pts are more likely to seek therapy butHistrionic PD pts are more likely to seek therapy but
may pretend to change to please the therapistmay pretend to change to please the therapist
 Avoidant PD pts lack confidence & fear humiliationAvoidant PD pts lack confidence & fear humiliation
 Pharmacological treatment is effective for Avoidant PDPharmacological treatment is effective for Avoidant PD
 TrueTrue
 TrueTrue
 TrueTrue

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 Answer True or False to the followingAnswer True or False to the following
 Dependent PD pts. fear abandonment and tolerateDependent PD pts. fear abandonment and tolerate
abuse and mistreatment from othersabuse and mistreatment from others
 Dependent PD pts. Often dislike themselves and areDependent PD pts. Often dislike themselves and are
vulnerable to suicidal ideationvulnerable to suicidal ideation
 Pharmacological treatment of Dependent PD isPharmacological treatment of Dependent PD is
ineffectiveineffective
 TrueTrue
 TrueTrue
 False (syx are at least partially responsive)False (syx are at least partially responsive)

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 Answer True or False to the following on OCPD
 While rigid OCPD pts. Often procrastinate and are
indecisive
 OCPD are among the most likely to seek treatment
 Some clinicians believe that SSRIs may be helpful
 TrueTrue
 False OCPD is a personality disorder. Aren’t youFalse OCPD is a personality disorder. Aren’t you
paying attention?paying attention?
 TrueTrue

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 Answer True or False to the following general questionsAnswer True or False to the following general questions
about PDs and the Big 5 Theoryabout PDs and the Big 5 Theory
 Some Diagnostic criteria for PDs cannot be observedSome Diagnostic criteria for PDs cannot be observed
directly and depend on Clinician’s judgementdirectly and depend on Clinician’s judgement
 Personality disorders are often veryare often very similar to one another
and make it difficult to distinguishand make it difficult to distinguish
 CliniciansClinicians generally agree in when they consider a normal
personality style becomes a disorder
 TrueTrue
 TrueTrue
 FalseFalse

14. 3 - $3003 - $300 Match the “Super traits” of the Big 5 theory to theMatch the “Super traits” of the Big 5 theory to the
descriptions belowdescriptions below
 sociability, talkativeness, emotional expressivenesssociability, talkativeness, emotional expressiveness
 Imagination, insight and broad interestsImagination, insight and broad interests
 trust, altruism, kindness, affectiontrust, altruism, kindness, affection
 anxiety, moodiness, irritability, and sadnessanxiety, moodiness, irritability, and sadness
 thoughtfulness, good impulse control goal-directedthoughtfulness, good impulse control goal-directed
 ExtraversionExtraversion
 OpennessOpenness
 AgreeablenessAgreeableness
 NeuroticismNeuroticism
 ConscientiousnessConscientiousness

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 Answer True or False for Childhood Anxiety DisorderAnswer True or False for Childhood Anxiety Disorder
 Childhood anxiety is similar to adult disordersChildhood anxiety is similar to adult disorders
 While most anxious children go untreated CBT has aWhile most anxious children go untreated CBT has a
good record for treatmentgood record for treatment
 Cognitive symptoms are more common thanCognitive symptoms are more common than
behavioral or somatic symptomsbehavioral or somatic symptoms
 Clinical depression is more common in young childrenClinical depression is more common in young children
than teenagersthan teenagers
 FalseFalse
 TrueTrue
 FalseFalse
 FalseFalse

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 Answer True or False to the followingAnswer True or False to the following
 Separation Anxiety often occurs during transitionsSeparation Anxiety often occurs during transitions
 ““Off-Label” refers to an experimental drugOff-Label” refers to an experimental drug
 Childhood Bipolar disorder may be over diagnosed andChildhood Bipolar disorder may be over diagnosed and
include many aggressive childreninclude many aggressive children
 Symptoms of Oppositional Defiant disorder includeSymptoms of Oppositional Defiant disorder include
provoking others, ignoring rules, fire setting & arguingprovoking others, ignoring rules, fire setting & arguing
 TrueTrue
 FalseFalse
 TrueTrue
 False (all true except fire setting)False (all true except fire setting)

17. 4 - $1004 - $100 Answer True or False to the followingAnswer True or False to the following
 Children with mild conduct disorder often improve but theChildren with mild conduct disorder often improve but the
earlier the onset the poorer the outcomeearlier the onset the poorer the outcome
 Conduct disorder with particularly callous behaviors mayConduct disorder with particularly callous behaviors may
be qualitatively differentbe qualitatively different
 75% of those with conduct disorder have ADHD75% of those with conduct disorder have ADHD
 About 1/2 of children with ADHD have learning difficulties,About 1/2 of children with ADHD have learning difficulties,
most have behavioral and mood difficultiesmost have behavioral and mood difficulties
 TrueTrue
 TrueTrue
 False (more than 1/3 but not 75%)False (more than 1/3 but not 75%)
 TrueTrue

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 Answer the following including True or FalseAnswer the following including True or False
 Which is more common Enuresis or encopresisWhich is more common Enuresis or encopresis
 Autism Spectrum Disorder is likely a lifelong expressionAutism Spectrum Disorder is likely a lifelong expression
 ASD children can be both over and under stimulatedASD children can be both over and under stimulated
 ASD children struggle with language and speechASD children struggle with language and speech
 Genetics play a strong role in ASDGenetics play a strong role in ASD
 EnuresisEnuresis
 TrueTrue
 TrueTrue
 TrueTrue

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 Answer True or False to the following about IntellectualAnswer True or False to the following about Intellectual
Developmental Disorder (IDD)Developmental Disorder (IDD)
 Mild IDD is linked to early under stimulation with the mostMild IDD is linked to early under stimulation with the most
common feature seen as learning slowlycommon feature seen as learning slowly
 Those with IDD can benefit from schoolingThose with IDD can benefit from schooling
 Severe & profound levels of IDD often appear as part ofSevere & profound levels of IDD often appear as part of
larger syndromes & include severe physical handicapslarger syndromes & include severe physical handicaps
 ~ 70% of IDD pts. Also have a psychological Disorder~ 70% of IDD pts. Also have a psychological Disorder
 TrueTrue
 TrueTrue
 TrueTrue
 False (~ 30%)False (~ 30%)

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 State True or False to the followingState True or False to the following
 Most IDD persons with moderate impairment are identified early in lifeMost IDD persons with moderate impairment are identified early in life
 During the deinstitutionalization of the 60’s & 70’s many IDD individuals wereDuring the deinstitutionalization of the 60’s & 70’s many IDD individuals were
released from facilitiesreleased from facilities
 Communication and self-help skills do not improve in this populationCommunication and self-help skills do not improve in this population
 TrueTrue
 TrueTrue
 FalseFalse

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 Answer True or False to the following on AgingAnswer True or False to the following on Aging
 About ½ of elderly could benefit from mental health services but lessAbout ½ of elderly could benefit from mental health services but less
than 20% receive themthan 20% receive them
 ~ 65% of elderly experience depression at some point~ 65% of elderly experience depression at some point
 Depression is less likely in Nursing HomesDepression is less likely in Nursing Homes
 Depression increases the likelihood of medical problemsDepression increases the likelihood of medical problems
 TrueTrue
 False (20%)False (20%)
 FalseFalse
 TrueTrue

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 Answer True or False to the followingAnswer True or False to the following
 Due to differences in metabolism prescribing certainDue to differences in metabolism prescribing certain
medications may be difficult to elderly pts.medications may be difficult to elderly pts.
 Use of medications in nursing homes has declinedUse of medications in nursing homes has declined
 Institutionalized elderly show lower rates of problemInstitutionalized elderly show lower rates of problem
drinking compared to non-institutionalized elderlydrinking compared to non-institutionalized elderly
 TrueTrue
 FalseFalse
 FalseFalse

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 Due to underlying medical problems the elderly oftenDue to underlying medical problems the elderly often
have more psychotic syx than younger pts.have more psychotic syx than younger pts.
 Delusion disorders in the elderly often focus onDelusion disorders in the elderly often focus on
delusions of grandeurdelusions of grandeur
 The leading cognitive disorder in the elderly is deliriumThe leading cognitive disorder in the elderly is delirium
 TrueTrue
 False (most common delusions are ofFalse (most common delusions are of
persecution)persecution)
 TrueTrue

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 Answer True or False regarding the elderlyAnswer True or False regarding the elderly
 People living independently experience more deliriumPeople living independently experience more delirium
 Delirium often goes unrecognized and the underlyingDelirium often goes unrecognized and the underlying
disorder untreateddisorder untreated
 Alzheimer's is the 4Alzheimer's is the 4thth
leading type of neurocognitiveleading type of neurocognitive
disorder in the elderlydisorder in the elderly
 Alzheimer pts. May deny they have any symptomsAlzheimer pts. May deny they have any symptoms
 FalseFalse
 TrueTrue
 False (it is the most common)False (it is the most common)
 TrueTrue

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 Answer True or False to the following for Alzheimer’sAnswer True or False to the following for Alzheimer’s
 Most pts. With Alzheimer’s are cared for in institutionsMost pts. With Alzheimer’s are cared for in institutions
 Physical exercise improves cognitive functioning in allPhysical exercise improves cognitive functioning in all
ages and states of healthages and states of health
 In the past depression/anxiety went untreatedIn the past depression/anxiety went untreated
 Later stages of the disease include opportunistic dysf.Later stages of the disease include opportunistic dysf.
 False-nearly 90% of Alzheimer pts. Are cared for byFalse-nearly 90% of Alzheimer pts. Are cared for by
familyfamily
 TrueTrue
 TrueTrue
 TrueTrue

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 Answer True or False for Law & Society questionsAnswer True or False for Law & Society questions
 Defendants who may have mental disorders may notDefendants who may have mental disorders may not
qualify for a legal definition of insanityqualify for a legal definition of insanity
 30-40% of those pleading insanity are found not guilty30-40% of those pleading insanity are found not guilty
 Treatment in a mental hospital often results in a longerTreatment in a mental hospital often results in a longer
confinement than a guilty verdictconfinement than a guilty verdict
 Sex offenders are often put in a special legal categorySex offenders are often put in a special legal category
 True “insanity” is a legal definition given by law makersTrue “insanity” is a legal definition given by law makers
 False Polls reflect 30-40% as opinion but it is only 1%False Polls reflect 30-40% as opinion but it is only 1%
 TrueTrue
 True-usually imprisoned first and later treatedTrue-usually imprisoned first and later treated

27. Final JeopardyFinal Jeopardy
 In civil commitment proceedings no one can beIn civil commitment proceedings no one can be
forced into mental health treatment True or Falseforced into mental health treatment True or False
 Most people with mental disorders are not moreMost people with mental disorders are not more
likely than the general population to be more violentlikely than the general population to be more violent
 False – see 5150 Danger to self, others or
gravely disabled
 True