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What are the "Big Five" characteristics form the five-factor model? Give at least one example from each category. Why are these considered "nearly universal"?

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The five factors or dimensions are extro...

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Regarding the likelihood of successful treatment outcome for individuals with antisocial personality disorder, most clinicians are ______________.


A) optimistic
B) optimistic only if the patient is willing to work in therapy
C) pessimistic only if the patient is mandated to therapy by the legal system
D) pessimistic

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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A possible brain-based explanation for antisocial personality disorder would be


A) reduced behavioral inhibition and increased reward system activation.
B) increased behavioral inhibition and decreased reward system activation.
C) the absence of fight or flight responses.
D) brain deterioration.

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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Theo is quite a loner. He walks to class by himself, does not talk to anyone, and appears indifferent to other people. It is clear that Theo neither desires nor enjoys closeness with others. He does not act in any obviously unusual ways, nor does he appear to possess strange beliefs about the world. Of the following personality disorders, Theo appears to be __________.


A) avoidant
B) antisocial
C) schizoid
D) schizotypal

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

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Some have proposed that the personality disorders be replaced or supplemented by a dimensional model in which individuals would be rated on a series of personality dimensions as well as a categorical diagnosis. It is believed that this would have advantages over a purely categorical system. Which of the following would be such an advantage?


A) It would retain more information about each individual.
B) It would be more flexible.
C) It would avoid arbitrary decisions involved in assignment to a diagnostic category.
D) All of these

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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As it relates to the five-factor model, which of the following words are examples of neuroticism:


A) Assertive
B) Silent
C) Organized
D) Moody

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

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Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by


A) preoccupation with other people.
B) obsession with keeping things neat and orderly.
C) thinking of oneself as deserving of special treatment.
D) pathological dishonesty.

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

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The language barrier of refugees from other countries and people with hearing impairments may make these individuals particularly susceptible to personality disorder.


A) histrionic
B) paranoid
C) schizotypal
D) schizoid

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

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The psychological treatment that has been found to have significant effectiveness in helping patients with borderline personality disorder centers around


A) regressing patients to the time in their lives when they experienced trauma.
B) removing the reinforcing attention that patients have received for their disordered behavior in the past.
C) joining a 12-step program such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
D) learning to cope with life stressors in a more effective manner.

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

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The personality disorder that is characterized by an insistence that things have to be done "the right way" is personality disorder.


A) antisocial
B) avoidant
C) paranoid
D) obsessive-compulsive

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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Describe the characteristics and causes of borderline personality disorder, and discuss possible treatment approaches and their efficacy.

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Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with Dependent Personality Disorder?


A) Timidity
B) Extroversion
C) Passiveness
D) Subversiveness

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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An individual who goes through life as a loner with no motivation to interact with others but with relatively normal behavior and beliefs is likely to be diagnosed with personality disorder:


A) histrionic
B) narcissistic
C) schizoid
D) paranoid

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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People with narcissistic personality disorder display all of the following characteristics EXCEPT


A) exploitation of others.
B) often very ecstatic because they receive the adulation of others.
C) demand special attention.
D) feelings of grandiosity.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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A possible contribution to schizoid personality disorder is .


A) childhood shyness
B) childhood abuse and neglect
C) being a parent of an autistic child
D) all of the above

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

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Which of the following is NOT a typical concern when working treating a patient diagnosed with dependent personality?


A) Aggressiveness
B) Submissiveness
C) Attentiveness
D) Responsibility

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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Hideki has been diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder and has begun psychotherapy. Since he is willing to undergo a combined treatment approach, the result


A) is excellent since most patients seeking treatment eventually are symptom free.
B) may be a reduction in symptoms or postponement of schizophrenia.
C) is excellent only if he is willing to take medication.
D) is poor since most patients go on to develop schizophrenia.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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The most accurate statement with regard to treatment research for narcissistic personality disorder is that the research is


A) extremely limited in both number of studies and reports of successes.
B) extremely limited in number of studies, though some promising results have been reported.
C) extensive, though few positive results are reported.
D) extensive, though the studies are not scientific.

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

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An adult diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder is most likely to have met the criteria for as a child.


A) autistic disorder
B) conduct disorder
C) learning disabled
D) a developmental disability

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

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Cluster B personality disorders tend to be characterized by behavior.


A) dramatic
B) eccentric
C) anxious
D) understated

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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