CHAPTER 12: PERSONALITY DISORDERS

CHAPTER 12: PERSONALITY DISORDERS

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A therapist who views personality disorders as a continuum sees axis II disorders in terms of _________.

ANS:  A                    DIF:    Difficult                   OBJ:               2; APALO: 1.3.a

MSC:  TYPE: Conceptual

2. The characteristic features of personality disorders tend to develop with

ANS:  D                    DIF:    Moderate                  OBJ:               1; APALO: 1.3.a

MSC:  TYPE: Factual

3. Which set of adjective pairs correctly describes the clusters into which DSM-IV-TR personality disorders are grouped?

ANS:  D                    DIF:    Easy                         OBJ:               1; APALO: 1.3.a

KEY:  WWW            MSC:  TYPE: Factual

4. According to the definition of personality disorder, only individuals who show ____________ patterns of maladaptive behavior should be diagnosed with a personality disorder.

ANS:  C                    DIF:    Easy                         OBJ:               1; APALO: 1.3.a

MSC:  TYPE: Factual

5. All of the following are necessary conditions for the diagnosis of a personality disorder EXCEPT

ANS:  A                    DIF:    Moderate                  OBJ:               1; APALO: 1.3.a

MSC:  TYPE: Factual