Personality Disorder

Which symptom is NOT listed as a diagnostic criterion for BPD in the DSM-5?

• Predictable behavior

• Frantic efforts to avoid abandonment

• Unstable self-image

• Impulsivity in self-damaging areas

What outcome is associated with long-term treatment of BPD?

• Immediate cure

• Recovery is possible

• No change in symptoms

• Condition worsens

What percentage of individuals with BPD are in remission after a 10-year study?

• 65%

• 95%

• 75%

• 85%

People who lack empathy for those they hurt, who do dangerous things just for fun, and who tend to seek immediate gratification

• cannot be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder.

• can be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder even if they have not committed crimes.

• can be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder if their problems become so serious that they begin committing crimes.

• can be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder but not with antisocial personality disorder.

Which of the following is a common trait of someone with a personality disorder?

• Empathy

• Impulsivity

• Predictability

• Stability

In literature, which character is often depicted with traits of a personality disorder?

• Sherlock Holmes

• Elizabeth Bennet

• Jay Gatsby

• Atticus Finch

What is the primary focus when analyzing a character with a personality disorder in a novel?

• Their physical appearance

• Their relationships with others

• Their financial status

• Their educational background

Which sentence correctly uses the term 'personality disorder'?

• He was diagnosed with a personality disorder, affecting his daily life.

• She has a personality disorder, which makes her very organized.

• His personality disorder makes him the best at everything.

• They have a personality disorder, so they are always happy.

What is the antonym of 'disorder' in the context of personality?

• Chaos

• Harmony

• Confusion

• Disarray

Which literary device is often used to portray characters with personality disorders?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• Irony