#1
Which of the following is not a personality disorder?
Schizophrenia
ExplanationSchizophrenia is a psychotic disorder, not a personality disorder.
#2
What is a characteristic symptom of Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Excessive need for admiration
ExplanationIndividuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder exhibit an excessive need for admiration.
#3
Which of the following is not a cluster of personality disorders as per the DSM-5?
Cluster D
ExplanationThere is no Cluster D in the DSM-5; personality disorders are categorized into Clusters A, B, and C.
#4
Which of the following personality disorders is characterized by a pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy?
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
ExplanationNarcissistic Personality Disorder involves grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy.
#5
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 others' rights and rules.
#6
Which of the following personality disorders is characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others?
Antisocial Personality Disorder
ExplanationAntisocial Personality Disorder involves a pattern of disregard for others' rights and rules.
#7
A person with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder is likely to exhibit which of the following behaviors?
Preoccupation with orderliness and perfectionism
ExplanationObsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder involves a preoccupation with orderliness and perfectionism.
#8
Which of the following personality disorders is characterized by a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity?
Borderline Personality Disorder
ExplanationBorderline Personality Disorder involves instability in relationships, self-image, and marked impulsivity.
#9
What is a common feature of individuals with Schizotypal Personality Disorder?
Paranoid ideation
ExplanationSchizotypal Personality Disorder often includes paranoid ideation.
#10
What is a characteristic feature of Avoidant Personality Disorder?
Fear of criticism and rejection
ExplanationAvoidant Personality Disorder is characterized by a fear of criticism and rejection.
#11
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 involves social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.
#12
What is a common characteristic of individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder?
Chronic feelings of emptiness
ExplanationBorderline Personality Disorder often includes chronic feelings of emptiness.
#13
Individuals with Dependent Personality Disorder often exhibit which of the following behaviors?
A pattern of submissive and clinging behavior
ExplanationDependent Personality Disorder involves a pattern of submissive and clinging behavior.
#14
What is a common feature of individuals with Paranoid Personality Disorder?
Fear of criticism and betrayal
ExplanationParanoid Personality Disorder includes a fear of criticism and betrayal.
#15
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of emotional expression?
Schizoid Personality Disorder
ExplanationSchizoid Personality Disorder involves detachment from social relationships and limited emotional expression.
#16
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of submissive and clinging behavior?
Dependent Personality Disorder
ExplanationDependent Personality Disorder involves a pervasive pattern of submissive and clinging behavior.