Abnormal Psychology Multiple Choice Questions

Abnormal Psychology Multiple Choice Questions essay assignment

Abnormal Psychology Multiple Choice Questions essay assignment

QUESTION 1

1. One of the primary characteristics of antisocial personality disorders is:

	A.	Lack of remorse
	B.	Depression
	C.	Mania
	D.	Empathy

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QUESTION 2

1. Cluster A type personality disorders are primarily characterized by

	A.	odd and eccentric behavior
	B.	dramatic, emotional and aggressive behavior
	C.	dependent behavior
	D.	prosocial behavior

 

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QUESTION 3

1. All of the following are examples of Cluster B type personality disorders except

	A.	antisocial personality disorder
	B.	narcissistic personality disorder
	C.	paranoid personality disorder
	D.	borderline personality disorder

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QUESTION 4

1. The picture of the man in the clown suit in this week’s folder is that of John Wayne Gacey, a convicted serial killer. He was most likely suffering from the following personality disorder

	A.	paranoid personality disorder
	B.	antisocial personality disorder
	C.	dependent personality disorder
	D.	schizoid personality disorder

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QUESTION 5

1. One of the major characteristics of borderline personality disorder is

	A.	experiencing visual hallucinations
	B.	a lack of remorse
	C.	a fear of real or imagined abandonment
	D.	a feeling of over confidence

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QUESTION 6

1. Cluster C type personality disorders include

	A.	avoidant personality disorder
	B.	dependent personality disorder
	C.	obsessive compulsive personality disorder
	D.	all of the above

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QUESTION 7

1. Individuals with narcissistic personality disorder typcally

	A.	do not seek out therapy unless they are under significant distress
	B.	seek out therapy to deal with their imagined imperfections
	C.	are easier to treat than than those who suffer from other personality disorders
	D.	none of the above

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QUESTION 8

1. People with dependent personality disorders

	A.	lack the ability to empathize
	B.	have a deep need to be cared for
	C.	usually do well on their own
	D.	are usually hostile and aggressive

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QUESTION 9

1. The most prevalent type of personality disorder is

	A.	obsessive compulsive personality disorder
	B.	dependent personality disorder
	C.	antisocial personality disorder
	D.	histrionic personality disorder

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QUESTION 10

1. People diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder

	A.	have an increased risk for developing depression
	B.	have a decreased risk for developing depression
	C.	are actively engaged in a social setting
	D.	are not at risk for developing schizophrenia