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Question 41

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Patients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder are usually

A) motivated to begin therapy and generally make progress quickly.
B) motivated to begin therapy but generally make little progress.
C) not motivated to begin therapy and effectiveness is not yet determined.
D) not motivated to begin therapy but generally make progress quickly while in therapy.

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

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Question 42

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Which of the following findings in people with antisocial personality disorder supports the underarousal theory?

A) Low levels of cortical arousal
B) High resting heart rates
C) High measures of skin conductance
D) High fear thresholds

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

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A therapist who views personality disorders as a continuum sees axis II disorders in terms of _________.

Both John and Fred meet the diagnostic criteria for paranoid personality disorder.John's friends are aware of his paranoia although he continues to live a meaningful life.Fred's paranoia is so extreme that he finds it hard to function in society.The DSM-IV-TR axis II diagnosis for these individuals would be

Without understanding the thought process motivating the patient's behavior,it would probably be impossible to determine whether a patient had ______________ personality disorder or _____________ personality disorder.

DSM-IV calls for categorical judgments about the diagnosis for personality disorders.Imagine that the new DSM-V appears just as you earn your professional license in a few years,and it calls for dimensional determinations,as many current psychologists suggest.This change would mean

According to the underarousal hypothesis,individuals with antisocial personality disorder may engage in their characteristic behaviors as a way to

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

Unlike schizophrenia or an eating disorder,personality disorders can be viewed as disorders of

Henry is viewed by many as a workaholic and not very social.He is at his desk every morning at 7:30 and takes few breaks (although these breaks are always at the same time every day) .Henry is known to be a perfectionist.The problem is that he does not seem to get much accomplished since he spends so much time making sure that everything is perfect before moving on to the next task.Henry appears to suffer from _______________ personality disorder.

Researchers conducting endophenotypic research on antisocial personality disorders are searching for

One unusual finding discussed in your text is that _______________ personality disorder may have played a role in the behavior of several serial killers.

Lenny is 25 years old and has had multiple arrests for assaults,theft,and drug use.He has hurt strangers,friends,and family and has never shown any remorse or regret.Following his last arrest,Lenny met with a social worker who told him about antisocial personality disorder; he is now convinced that is "what's wrong" with him.Lenny recently went to a local community mental health center and asked to be treated by a psychotherapist.The problem with this story is that

Which set of adjective pairs correctly describes the clusters into which DSM-IV-TR personality disorders are grouped?

An individual presents for treatment and keeps talking about how gangsters are "out to get him." Before diagnosing paranoid personality disorder,we must determine whether

Of the following,the most accurate statement regarding the research for treatment of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is

Clinicians who view personality disorders as extremes of normal personality rather than as ________________ have criticized the way DSM-IV-TR classifies personality disorders.

Thomas was an elementary school principal who would meet with a team of professionals to discuss various children's problems within the school.He would tell them his philosophy of education,discipline,interacting with staff and children,etc.and why this was the best way to run the school.After his lengthy dissertation,the school psychologist wanted to discuss a child who appeared to have a learning disability.Thomas immediately excused himself to take inventory.Which type of personality disorder best typifies Thomas' behavior?

The five-factor model of personality includes all of the following as personality dimensions EXCEPT ______________.

When individuals with dependent personality disorder are in therapy,they are