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Which of the following is a characteristic of narcissistic personality disorder?

Excessive need for admiration

Explanation

Seeking constant praise and recognition.

A person exhibiting dependent personality disorder is likely to display which of the following behaviors?

Difficulty making everyday decisions without reassurance

Explanation

Relying excessively on others for guidance.

People with narcissistic personality disorder are likely to have an exaggerated sense of their own importance. What term is commonly used to describe this feature?

Grandiosity

Explanation

Feeling superior and entitled.

What is a key feature of dependent personality disorder?

Difficulty making everyday decisions without reassurance

Explanation

Reliance on others for decision-making.

What is a key feature of paranoid personality disorder?

Persistent mistrust and suspicion

Explanation

Being overly suspicious and distrustful.

Individuals with borderline personality disorder often experience intense and unstable relationships. What is a common trait associated with this disorder?

Impulsivity and sudden mood swings

Explanation

Tendency towards impulsive actions and rapid emotional shifts.

A person demonstrating schizoid personality disorder is likely to display which of the following characteristics?

Social detachment and restricted emotional expression

Explanation

Preferring solitude and showing little emotion.

Individuals with avoidant personality disorder often experience extreme anxiety and fear in social situations. What is a common behavior associated with this disorder?

Avoidance of close relationships

Explanation

Avoiding intimacy and social interactions.

What distinguishes histrionic personality disorder from other personality disorders?

Excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior

Explanation

Seeking attention through dramatic actions.

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What is a characteristic feature of schizoid personality disorder?

Social detachment and limited emotional expression

Explanation

Preferring solitary activities and showing little emotion.

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What is a common characteristic of paranoid personality disorder?

Persistent mistrust and suspicion

Explanation

Being overly suspicious and distrustful.

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People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) often exhibit perfectionism. What is a common behavior associated with perfectionism?

Setting excessively high standards

Explanation

Striving for flawlessness and control.

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What is a key feature of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD)?

Perfectionism and preoccupation with details

Explanation

Focusing excessively on orderliness and perfection.

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Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by persistent patterns of disregard for the rights of others. What term is commonly used to describe individuals with this disorder?

Psychopathic

Explanation

Showing lack of empathy and antisocial behavior.

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Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by persistent mistrust and suspicion. Which of the following is a common feature of this disorder?

Unwarranted belief that others are exploiting or deceiving

Explanation

Constantly suspecting others' motives.

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What is a key difference between schizotypal personality disorder and schizophrenia?

Hallucinations and delusions

Explanation

Experiencing odd beliefs and perceptions.

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Which personality disorder is often characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for the feelings of others and a lack of remorse for wrongdoing?

Antisocial personality disorder

Explanation

Disregarding societal norms and others' rights.

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Individuals with borderline personality disorder often engage in self-destructive behaviors. Which of the following is a common behavior associated with this disorder?

Impulsivity and self-harm

Explanation

Engaging in risky and self-damaging actions.

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Individuals with histrionic personality disorder often crave attention and may be easily influenced by others. What term is commonly used to describe this susceptibility to others' opinions?

Gullibility

Explanation

Being easily persuaded or influenced.

Personality Disorders and Behavioral Patterns Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic of narcissistic personality disorder?

A person exhibiting dependent personality disorder is likely to display which of the following behaviors?

People with narcissistic personality disorder are likely to have an exaggerated sense of their own importance. What term is commonly used to describe this feature?

What is a key feature of dependent personality disorder?

What is a key feature of paranoid personality disorder?

Individuals with borderline personality disorder often experience intense and unstable relationships. What is a common trait associated with this disorder?

A person demonstrating schizoid personality disorder is likely to display which of the following characteristics?

Individuals with avoidant personality disorder often experience extreme anxiety and fear in social situations. What is a common behavior associated with this disorder?

What distinguishes histrionic personality disorder from other personality disorders?

What is a characteristic feature of schizoid personality disorder?

What is a common characteristic of paranoid personality disorder?

People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) often exhibit perfectionism. What is a common behavior associated with perfectionism?

What is a key feature of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD)?

Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by persistent patterns of disregard for the rights of others. What term is commonly used to describe individuals with this disorder?

Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by persistent mistrust and suspicion. Which of the following is a common feature of this disorder?

What is a key difference between schizotypal personality disorder and schizophrenia?

Which personality disorder is often characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for the feelings of others and a lack of remorse for wrongdoing?

Individuals with borderline personality disorder often engage in self-destructive behaviors. Which of the following is a common behavior associated with this disorder?

Individuals with histrionic personality disorder often crave attention and may be easily influenced by others. What term is commonly used to describe this susceptibility to others' opinions?

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