Psychology ( Personality Disorders/ Childhood Development)

Which of the following best describes personality?

• Something you are born with.

• Set of distinctive traits and characteristics that make you "unique"

• Things that describe a person

• The consequences of the "parenting style" that your parents used on you as a child

Personality disorders are most notably grouped in -------------- that define --------------------.

• Groupings; Parenting Styles

• " Call #'s"; Characteristics

• Groupings; Economic Standing

• Clusters; Characteristics

The first collection of Personality disorders are best known for which of the following behavior patterns?

• Odd, Bizarre, Eccentric

• Dramatic, Erratic, Selfish

• Selfish, Odd, Paranoia

• Greed, Self Image, Ignorance of Others

Can be preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, etc.

• Borderline PD

• Avoidant PD

• Schizotypal PD

• Narcissistic PD

Impulsive, irritable, and aggressive. Does not seem to care for the "well being" of others to the point of harming others without remorse.

• Avoidant PD

• Antisocial PD

• Borderline PD

• Schizotypal PD

Behavior or appearance that is odd, eccentric, or peculiar. Often possess beliefs that are irrational.

• Avoidant PD

• Schizotypal PD

• Antisocial PD

• Obsessive-Compulsive PD

It has been proven that " Serial Killers" suffer from this personality disorder...?

• Borderline

• Paranoid

• Obsessive Compulsive

• Anti- Social

Joe is starved for attention. He always has to do the most outrageous things to get approval from others. If anyone steals the spotlight from from him, he'll do something crazy to make people pay attention to him. What is Joe probably suffering from?

• Schizoid Personality Disorder

• Borderline Personality Disorder

• Histrionic Personality Disorder

• Antisocial Personality Disorder

The second grouping of personality disorders are often defined by... ?

• Emotion

• Paranoia

• Dependent behaviors

• Compulsive behaviors

This personality disorder is characterized by a lack of self-confidence and an excessive need to be looked after/cared for. The person needs a lot of assistance in making everyday decisions and surrenders important life decisions to the care of others. He greatly fears abandonment and may go through considerable lengths to secure and maintain relationships.

• histrionic personality disorder

• schizotypal personality disorder

• narcissistic personality disorder 

• dependent personality disorder