Personality Disorders Test 4

Schizotypal

A pervasive pattern of social and interpersonal deficits marked by acute discomfort with, and reduced capacity for, close relationships as well as by cognitive or perceptual distortions and eccentricities of behavior, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.

Schizoid

A pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of expression of emotions in interpersonal settings, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts

Paranoid

A pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others so that their motives are interpreted as malevolent, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.

Narcissistic

A pervasive pattern the of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.

Antisocial

A pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others occurring since age 15 years.

Histrionic

A pervasive pattern of excess emotionality and attention seeking, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.

Borderline

A pervasive pattern of interpersonal relationships, self- image, and affects, and marked impulsivity beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.

Dependent

A pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of that leads to submissive and clinging behavior and fears of separation, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.

Avoidant

A pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.

Obsessive compulsive PD

A pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control-at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency-beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.

True/False: Borderline personality disorder is more common in men than in women.

False, 3 times more common in women

True/False: Character is the biologic process of sensation, association, and motivation that underlies the integration of skills and habits based on emotions.

False, temperament

True/False: Individuals who have paranoid personality disorder may experience difficulty in trusting the members of the health-care team.

True

True/False: Pharmacologic treatment of personality disorders is based on the symptomatology rather than the type.

True

True/False: Individuals with avoidant personality disorder tend to demonstrate pervasive mistrust and suspiciousness of others, and perceive others' actions as potentially harmful.

False, paranoid

__________ personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others and with the central characteristics of deceit and manipulation.

Antisocial personality disorder

Cognitive __________________________ is a process by which the clients are helped to recognize negative thoughts and feelings and replace them with positive patterns of thinking.

Cognitive restructuring

. ________________________________ is an ingrained enduring pattern of behaving and relating to self, others, and the environment and includes perceptions, attitudes, and emotions.

Personality

The pervasive mood in borderline personality disorder is ___________________involving unhappiness, restlessness, and malaise.

Dysphoric

_____________________personality disorder is characterized by a negative attitude and a pervasive pattern of resistance to demands for adequate social and occupational performance.

Passive aggressive behavior

(SEE CASE STUDY) Which personality disorder does Frank exhibit?

Frank exhibits borderline personality disorder

(SEE CASE STUDY) What interventions would be helpful in working with Frank as an outpatient? Personality

Promote safety for the client, promote structure, establish boundaries