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Disorders of personality
Multiple Choice Quiz
1
Which of the following is included in the definition of disorder?
A)
something that causes impairment in important life domains
B)
something that causes distress to the person
C)
something that is associated with the potential for further problems
D)
all of the above
2
A psychologist with the dimensional view might see someone with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder as
A)
very high on the trait of conscientiousness.
B)
very low in the trait of conscientiousness.
C)
very distinct from people who score high in conscientiousness.
D)
well adapted to a job in computer programming.
3
People in the _____ group of personality disorders have the most trouble with emotional control.
A)
erratic
B)
eccentric
C)
anxious
D)
none of the above
4
People with _____ personality disorder are probably most likely to be arrested.
A)
narcissistic
B)
shizotypal
C)
schizoid
D)
antisocial
5
Studies indicate that psychopaths _____ when looking at fear inducing pictures.
A)
are easier to startle than other people
B)
are more difficult to startle than other people
C)
startle more quickly than other people
D)
startle more slowly than other people
6
A person who craves attention and is very emotional most likely has _____ personality disorder.
A)
antisocial
B)
schizoid
C)
histrionic
D)
avoidant
7
Which of the following is not a characteristic of people with narcissistic personality disorder?
A)
strong emotions
B)
envy of others
C)
strong sense of self importance
D)
fragile sense of self-esteem
8
People with _____ personality disorder seem to have no need for social relationships.
A)
schizoid
B)
borderline
C)
histrionic
D)
obsessive-compulsive
9
People with avoidant personality disorder
A)
don't want to have social relationships.
B)
wish they had more social relationships.
C)
feel over stimulated because they have too many social obligations.
D)
do not suffer from poor social skills.
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