Personality Disorder Quiz

A Personality Disorder defined as when the characteristics and behavior that make up somebody’s way of living ______

• deviate from expectations, causes distress or problems, and is long lasting

• cause problems, harm others or yourself, is cured by therapy

• is temporarily afflicted by a disease, such as a virus or bacteria

• is temporarily damaged, such as from a coma or head trauma

Antisocial Personality disorder belongs to _____

• Cluster A

• Cluster B

• Cluster C

Schizotypal Personality disorder refers to someone who ______

• has little regard for the well-being or feelings of others, tends to lie, cheat, and steal as a result

• is inflexible and desires control with extreme conviction

• has a difficulty making decisions for themselves, prefers to let another tell them what to do

• is viewed as odd or unusual. Brain forms connections between unrelated things

Treatments for Cluster C

• Mood stabilizers and anti-anxiety medication

• Psychotherapy and medications

• DBT and CBT

Common symptom of Cluster A

• Strong emotional attachment to others
• Difficulty in expressing emotions
• Lack of trust or loyalty to others

• Excessive socializing and need for attention

Someone with Narissistic Personality disorder likely ___

• has a low self-esteem and avoids attention
• is highly empathetic towards others
• has a strong sense of humility and self-awareness
• has an inflated sense of self-importance, a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others

Which of the following is a characteristic of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder?

• Excessive need for admiration

• Preference for social isolation

• Extreme attention to detail and perfectionism

• Impulsive and risky behavior

Borderline Personality Disorder is primarily characterized by:

• Stable relationships and self-image

• Intense and unstable relationships and self-image

• Desire for social isolation and eccentric behavior

• Excessive daydreaming and detachment from reality

Someone with Avoidant Personality Disorder may show:

• High levels of social engagement and risk-taking

• Extreme shyness, feelings of inadequacy, and sensitivity to rejection

• Grandiose sense of self-importance and lack of empathy

• Odd beliefs and magical thinking that influences behavior

Histronic Personality disorder is part of which cluster?

• Cluster A

• Cluster B

• Cluster C