Personality Disorders Quiz 4 (30 MCQs)

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1. A defense mechanism commonly used by persons with Cluster A personality disorder is:
2. Cluster B personality disorders usually exhibit:
3. Schizotypal Personality Disorder
4. This individual believes he can see ghosts, often acts very peculiar, and suffers from extreme social anxiety. He wears 3 purses on top of his heavy jacket, that he wears regardless of if it is hot or cold. What personality disorder does this individual have?
5. People with dissociative identity disorder use it to get away with violence
6. To guess or calculate a number, based upon evidence
7. Someone with this Cluster B personality disorder tends could be described as deceitful, impulsive, and does not respect the rights of others.
8. Able to apply to most people, things, conditions, etc.
9. Able to change when necessary in order to deal with different situations
10. Which PD is being described? This person has little interest in relationships with others and rarely seems to enjoy things. They often seem to not realize what's going on socially, which can come off as awkward.
11. True or false Medical therapy is required in most personality disorders.
12. Which PD is being described? This person seems like they always want to be the center of attention and often seems over dramatic about every little thing
13. Cluster C Personality Disorders characteristics include anxious and/or fearful behavior.
14. Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others?
15. Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation?
16. People who have Multiple Personality Disorder (DID) can be treated through psychotherapy
17. A preoccupation with the fear that one has a serious disease is called
18. Histrionic personality disorder is characterized by
19. Variety of similar things
20. Which PD is being described? This person distrusts others and does not open up out of fear they will use information against them. They often believe innocent remarks are insulting.
21. Playing an important role, but not always easily noticed or stated clearly; hidden under the surface
22. Which cluster B disorder has an instability of self-image and often unstable relationships, as well as an increased risk of self-injury?
23. The client exhibits angry or hostile behaviors. This is typical which which personality D/O?
24. Someone with with Cluster A personality disorder has difficulty forming relationships and prefers to be alone.
25. Which of the following is more characteristic of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) than of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
26. Treatments for Bipolar Disorder include
27. Completely different or opposite in meaning
28. Cluster B Personality Disorders exhibit the following .....
29. ..... is a pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others.
30. Question:A client consistently adheres to perfectionism and control to the extent that it hinders task completion. Which personality disorder does this client likely have?