#1
Which of the following is not a characteristic of borderline personality disorder?
Grandiosity
ExplanationBorderline personality disorder is characterized by extreme emotional instability, impulsivity, and intense, unstable relationships, but not by grandiosity.
#2
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others?
Antisocial personality disorder
ExplanationAntisocial personality disorder involves a disregard for and violation of the rights of others.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a cluster of personality disorders as per the DSM-5 classification?
Cluster D: Depressive or mood disorders
ExplanationThe DSM-5 does not classify personality disorders into Cluster D, which includes depressive or mood disorders.
#4
A person with schizoid personality disorder is most likely to exhibit which of the following characteristics?
Detachment from social relationships and a limited range of emotional expression
ExplanationSchizoid personality disorder is characterized by detachment from social relationships and limited emotional expression.
#5
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation?
Avoidant personality disorder
ExplanationAvoidant personality disorder is characterized by social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.
#6
What is a common feature of all personality disorders?
Chronic and inflexible patterns of behavior
ExplanationAll personality disorders share the common feature of chronic and inflexible patterns of behavior.
#7
Which personality disorder is often associated with extreme emotional instability, impulsivity, and intense, unstable relationships?
Borderline personality disorder
ExplanationBorderline personality disorder is known for extreme emotional instability, impulsivity, and intense, unstable relationships.
#8
A person with avoidant personality disorder is most likely to:
Avoid situations that involve interpersonal contact due to fear of criticism or rejection
ExplanationAvoidant personality disorder individuals tend to avoid interpersonal contact due to fear of criticism or rejection.
#9
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of narcissistic personality disorder?
Lack of empathy for others
ExplanationNarcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a lack of empathy for others.
#10
A person with schizotypal personality disorder may experience:
Delusions or magical thinking
ExplanationSchizotypal personality disorder individuals may experience delusions or magical thinking.
#11
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of dependent personality disorder?
Exaggerated sense of self-importance
ExplanationDependent personality disorder does not involve an exaggerated sense of self-importance.
#12
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of attention-seeking behavior, excessive emotionality, and discomfort when not the center of attention?
Histrionic personality disorder
ExplanationHistrionic personality disorder involves attention-seeking behavior, excessive emotionality, and discomfort when not the center of attention.
#13
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control?
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
ExplanationObsessive-compulsive personality disorder involves a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control.
#14
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of distrust and suspicion of others?
Paranoid personality disorder
ExplanationParanoid personality disorder involves a pervasive pattern of distrust and suspicion of others.
#15
A person with paranoid personality disorder is most likely to interpret others' motives as:
Malicious and threatening
ExplanationParanoid personality disorder individuals are likely to interpret others' motives as malicious and threatening.
#16
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control?
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
ExplanationObsessive-compulsive personality disorder involves a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control.
#17
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of distrust and suspicion of others, such that their motives are interpreted as malevolent?
Paranoid personality disorder
ExplanationParanoid personality disorder involves a pervasive pattern of distrust and suspicion of others, interpreting their motives as malevolent.