Cluster B Personality

According to the DSM-V, a personality disorder can be diagnosed if there are significant impairments in

• self-care an ability to function
• social deviance, defiance and criminal tendencies
• self and interpersonal functioning together with one or more pathological personality traits
• social functioning and three or more pathological personality traits

Into how many clusters does the DSM-V organize the 10 personality disorders? 

• 4
• 5
• 3
• 10

According to the article, what is one problem with diagnosing patients with personality disorders?

• hardly any patients suffer from these disorders
• it is difficult to provide a reliable diagnosis
• it is difficult to provide a valid diagnosis
• It is difficult to tell when these patients are dysfunctional

This personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive distrust of others, including even friends, family, and partner. As a result, the person is guarded and suspicious, and constantly on the lookout for clues or suggestions to validate his fears.

• borderline personality disorder
• paranoid personality disorder
• avoidant personality disorder
• anankastic (obsessive-compulsive) personality disorder

This personality disorder is characterized by an extreme feeling of self-importance, a sense of entitlement, and a need to be admired. He is envious of others and expects them to be the same of him. He lacks empathy and readily lies and exploits others to achieve his aims.

• histrionic personality disorder
• schizoid personality disorder
• schizotypal personality disorder
• narcissistic personality disorder

This personality disorder is characterized by the person essentially lacks a sense of self, and, as a result, experiences feelings of emptiness and fears of abandonment. There is a pattern of intense but unstable relationships, emotional instability, outbursts of anger and violence (especially in response to criticism), and impulsive behavior.

• borderline personality disorder
• narcissistic personality disorder
• dependent personality disorder
• antisocial personality

According to the article, personal dislike, prejudice, or a clash of values can all play a part in

• diagnosis of individuals
• how a mental illness manifests itself
• how others view the mentally ill
• court decisions

This personality disorder is characterized by a lack of self-confidence and an excessive need to be looked after. The person needs a lot of help 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

This personality disorder is characterized by excessive preoccupation with details, rules, lists, order, organization, or schedules; perfectionism so extreme that it prevents a task from being completed; and devotion to work and productivity at the expense of leisure and relationships. A person with anankastic PD is typically doubting and cautious, rigid and controlling, humorless, and miserly.

• dependent personality disorder
• anankastic (obsessive-compulsive) personality disorder
• schizoid personality disorder
• paranoid personality disorder

1. The characteristic features of personality disorders tend to develop with:

• rapid onset in late adolescence

• gradual onset in adulthood

• rapid onset in adulthood

• onset in childhood that is difficult to pinpoint