AP Psychology Personality Disorders

Evaluate the following symptoms and determine which disorder would most likely be diagnosed: Dishonest behavior, repeated trouble with authority figures, an absence of remorse.

• Anti-Social Personality Disorder

• Histrionic Personality Disorder

• Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder

• Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Which PD is being described? This person feels stress about the idea of having to provide for themselves financially and the day to day functions. This person clings very closely to their parents.

• Dependent PD

• Narcissistic PD

• Avoidant PD

• Schizoid PD

Which disorder is characterized by an inability to establish meaningful relationships, assuming social responsibilities and treating people as objects?

• Major Depressive Disorder

• SAD

• Antisocial Personality Disorder

• Avoidant Personality Disorder

How common are personality disorders in the US population?

• 20%

• 5%

• 9%

• 1%

Which PD is being described? This person seems extremely shy and fears disapproval and ridicule from others. They often avoid social activities or working with others.

• Paranoid PD

• Avoidant PD

• Histrionic PD

• Schizoid PD

Which personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior?

• A) Borderline Personality Disorder

• B) Histrionic Personality Disorder

• C) Narcissistic Personality Disorder

• D) Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

What is the primary feature of Schizoid Personality Disorder?

• A) Intense fear of abandonment

• B) Detachment from social relationships

• C) Unstable self-image

• D) Excessive need for admiration

Which personality disorder involves a pervasive distrust and suspicion of others?

• A) Paranoid Personality Disorder

• B) Schizotypal Personality Disorder

• C) Dependent Personality Disorder

• D) Avoidant Personality Disorder

Which disorder is characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy for others?

• A) Narcissistic Personality Disorder

• B) Borderline Personality Disorder

• C) Antisocial Personality Disorder

• D) Histrionic Personality Disorder

Which personality disorder is marked by a pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity?

• A) Borderline Personality Disorder

• B) Schizoid Personality Disorder

• C) Avoidant Personality Disorder

• D) Dependent Personality Disorder