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Question 61

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According to your textbook,the main reason that we do not have sufficient research examining the development of personality disorders is that

A) many individuals do not seek treatment in the early phases of these disorders.
B) there is insufficient research funding for these disorders due to relative lack of public awareness.
C) sophisticated research methods are necessary to study disorders that are so ingrained in personality.
D) all of these are correct

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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Question 62

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One of the greatest challenges for any therapist treating an individual with paranoid personality disorder is

A) understanding the patient's belief system.
B) getting the patient to trust the therapist.
C) convincing the patient to talk about his beliefs.
D) getting the patient to speak clearly.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Question 63

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In terms of feelings of inadequacy,sensitivity to criticism and need for reassurance,individuals with _____________ personality disorder and _______________ personality disorder are quite similar.

In the CD-ROM "Abnormal Psychology Live," George exhibited all of the following behaviors associated with antisocial personality disorder EXCEPT

The research examining the cause of antisocial personality disorder suggests that

With which of the following personality disorders is the term psychopath closely associated?

One prominent theory of antisocial personality disorder suggests that the behaviors are caused by an imbalance between the brain's

A diagnosis of more than one personality disorder in the same client

Your client displays schizotypal personality disorder.Because you are a well-trained,responsible professional,you know to assess for a likely comorbid disorder,namely,

One way to introduce dimensions into the definition of a personality disorder is to rate clients on six broad personality domains.Each of the following is one of those personality trait domains EXCEPT _________________.

You are waiting to board a plane when you hear that the flight has been delayed due to a passing thunderstorm.The man sitting next to you says,"Passing thunder storm,sure! That's Jim again; he's been doing everything to make me miss this meeting because he's trying to get me fired!" Of the following,this statement would be most consistent with ____________ personality disorder.

According to your text,it is likely that future users of the DSM will

As many as 30% to 50% of the individuals with schizotypal personality disorder who request clinical help also meet the criteria for ____________.

Currently under discussion is introducing dimensions by rating clients on six broad personality trait domains.Each domain would include more specific _________________ .

A woman demonstrating very stereotypical female traits probably would be diagnosed with histrionic personality disorder.Which of the following would probably occur if a man demonstrated very stereotypical masculine traits?

DSM-IV-TR divides personality disorders into ___ distinct clusters.

Amy quickly becomes the center of attention when she enters a room.She is a tall and attractive young woman who generally wears something striking.Amy is known as a flirt and acts in a seductive manner around men.When Amy speaks,she uses very exaggerated terms,even when describing relatively ordinary situations.Amy's diagnosis is most likely _____________ personality disorder.

Cluster B personality disorders tend to be characterized by _________ behavior.

The personality disorder characterized by unreasonable fear of abandonment,fear of being rejected,avoidance of disagreement,inability to make decisions for oneself,and clinging behavior is ______________ personality disorder.

Steve steals money from his friends and family,lies to get what he wants,and often hurts others with no sign of guilt or remorse.Steve should probably be diagnosed with ______________ personality disorder.