PSY 304; Exam 4; Mcnew; Missouri State
University questions with actual
answers.
Ronald is always angry when dealing with the Department of Motor Vehicles. When not there, however,
he never behaves this way. Ronald's behavior is reflective of which of the following? ANS - A state
When diagnosing personality disorders, it is crucial that clinicians consider which of the following? ANS -
Social stress, Other disorders the patient may be diagnosed with, and Cultural context
To be diagnosed with a personality disorder, an individual must show which of the following? ANS -
Social or occupational impairment or distress
For George to be diagnosed with a personality disorder, what must be present? ANS - He has to show
that his personality issues are upsetting him or are adversely affecting his work or relationships.
A clinician assessed a new patient for a personality disorder, and his system of diagnosis only allowed
him to check "yes" or "no" for a diagnosis, with no alternative in between. Which method is the clinician
using? ANS - Categorical
John got a bonus at his job, but all he can think of is "there must be some crazy reason I got a promotion
—they want something from me and I don't trust them!" He may likely be diagnosed with which of the
following? ANS - Paranoid personality disorder
Carl likes to jump in front of the lines at movie theaters and says that he feels he deserves to be ahead
of all the "inferior people." He may likely be diagnosed with which disorder? ANS - Narcissistic
personality disorder
Jeffrey likes to have his desk perfectly organized. When his friend accidentally moves his stapler two
inches to the left, Jeffrey throws a tantrum. He may likely be diagnosed with which disorder? ANS -
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
, Casey is a teenager who shows signs of fear of being left by the people she is close to, unstable
interpersonal relationships, and impulsivity. She may at some point be likely diagnosed with which
disorder? ANS - Borderline personality disorder
Which disorder is more common in males? ANS - Schizotypal personality disorder
Temperament refers to personality components that are biological or genetic in origin and often
observable _______ ANS - from birth
Personality disorders are influenced by _______ factors. ANS - both environmental and genetic
People with borderline personality disorder may have a smaller _______ ANS - amygdala
Dr. Franks believes that personality disorders are caused by a child's rejection by their parents. Dr.
Franks likely belongs to which orientation? ANS - Psychodynamic
Dr. Simons believes that personality disorders often involve unrealistic perceptions about the world. Dr.
Simons likely belongs to which orientation? ANS - Cognitive
Dialectical behavioral therapy was developed for which of the following? ANS - Borderline personality
disorder
Which of the following statements is true in relation to psychological treatment? ANS - Psychological
treatment can be challenging when an individual presents with more than one disorder.
Medication for antisocial personality disorder is likely to be ______. ANS - ineffective
Medication is NOT most likely to lead to lasting cure in ______. ANS - schizoid personality disorder,
narcissistic personality disorder, and avoidant personality disorder
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