#1
Which of the following is a key characteristic of narcissistic personality disorder?
Excessive need for admiration
Extreme fear of abandonment
Persistent feelings of sadness
Avoidance of social situations
#2
Which of the following is a symptom of borderline personality disorder?
Persistent worry about cleanliness and germs
Unstable relationships and self-image
Hallucinations and delusions
Excessive fear of social embarrassment
#3
Which of the following is a characteristic of avoidant personality disorder?
Excessive need for admiration
Grandiosity
Avoidance of social situations due to fear of rejection
Impulsivity
#4
Which of the following is a characteristic of schizotypal personality disorder?
Disregard for the feelings of others
Lack of interest in social relationships
Odd beliefs or magical thinking
Excessive fear of abandonment
#5
Which of the following is a common characteristic of schizoid personality disorder?
Disregard for social norms
Difficulty forming close relationships
Excessive need for admiration
Fear of abandonment
#6
Which psychological perspective emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences in shaping personality?
Behavioral perspective
Humanistic perspective
Psychodynamic perspective
Cognitive perspective
#7
What is a common characteristic of antisocial personality disorder?
Excessive fear of criticism
Lack of empathy
Obsessive-compulsive behaviors
Social anxiety disorder
#8
What is a defining characteristic of schizotypal personality disorder?
Lack of regard for the rights of others
Intense fear of being rejected or criticized
Odd beliefs or magical thinking
Excessive need for admiration
#9
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?
Preoccupation with details, rules, and lists
Compulsive handwashing
Inflexibility about morality, ethics, or values
Reluctance to delegate tasks
#10
What is a common feature of histrionic personality disorder?
Preoccupation with orderliness and perfectionism
Difficulty making decisions
Excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior
Indifference to criticism or praise
#11
Which of the following is a primary symptom of paranoid personality disorder?
Unstable relationships
Social withdrawal
Suspicion and mistrust of others
A lack of remorse
#12
Which neurotransmitter is often implicated in mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine
#13
According to the DSM-5, how many personality disorders are officially recognized?
#14
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with anxiety disorders?
GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid)
Endorphins
Glutamate
Serotonin
#15
What is the primary difference between schizoid personality disorder and schizotypal personality disorder?
Schizoid individuals experience delusions, while schizotypal individuals do not.
Schizoid individuals have an inability to form close relationships, while schizotypal individuals experience odd beliefs and behaviors.
Schizoid individuals experience mood swings, while schizotypal individuals have a lack of emotional expression.
Schizoid individuals exhibit erratic behavior, while schizotypal individuals have a lack of social skills.
#16
In the biopsychosocial model of mental illness, what does the 'biological' component refer to?
Genetic predispositions and neurological factors
Psychological stressors and coping mechanisms
Sociocultural influences and environmental factors
Personality traits and individual differences
#17
What is the primary difference between dependent personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?
Dependent individuals have an excessive need to be taken care of, while obsessive-compulsive individuals are preoccupied with orderliness.
Dependent individuals avoid social situations, while obsessive-compulsive individuals are overly concerned with their own needs.
Dependent individuals exhibit impulsivity, while obsessive-compulsive individuals have a fear of losing control.
Dependent individuals have difficulty making decisions, while obsessive-compulsive individuals are perfectionistic.