Personality Disorders and Diagnostic Models Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is not a cluster of personality disorders according to the DSM-5?

Cluster A
Cluster B
Cluster C
Cluster D
#2

Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others?

Antisocial personality disorder
Borderline personality disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder
Histrionic personality disorder
#3

Which diagnostic model emphasizes the interactions between biological, psychological, and social factors in the development of personality disorders?

Psychodynamic model
Behavioral model
Biopsychosocial model
Cognitive model
#4

Which diagnostic model focuses on unconscious conflicts, childhood experiences, and defense mechanisms in understanding personality disorders?

Biopsychosocial model
Psychodynamic model
Cognitive-behavioral model
Trait theory
#5

Which of the following is a diagnostic model that focuses on personality disorders?

Psychodynamic model
Behavioral model
Biopsychosocial model
Five-factor model
#6

Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity?

Schizotypal personality disorder
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Borderline personality disorder
Dependent personality disorder
#7

Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control?

Borderline personality disorder
Avoidant personality disorder
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Schizotypal personality disorder
#8

Which of the following personality disorders is characterized by excessive attention-seeking emotions, inappropriately seductive behavior, and shallow or exaggerated emotions?

Histrionic personality disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder
Borderline personality disorder
Antisocial personality disorder
#9

Which of the following is a core feature of avoidant personality disorder?

Grandiosity
Social withdrawal
Eccentric behavior
Psychotic symptoms
#10

What is the main difference between schizoid personality disorder and schizotypal personality disorder?

Schizoid personality disorder involves detachment, while schizotypal personality disorder involves odd beliefs and behaviors.
Schizoid personality disorder involves odd beliefs and behaviors, while schizotypal personality disorder involves detachment.
There is no difference between them.
Both involve extreme fear of social interactions.
#11

Which of the following is not a criterion for diagnosing borderline personality disorder?

Marked impulsivity
Frantic efforts to avoid abandonment
Chronic feelings of emptiness
Grandiosity
#12

Which of the following is a feature of schizotypal personality disorder?

Excessive need for admiration
Social detachment
Disregard for and violation of the rights of others
Perceptual distortions and eccentric behavior

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