Personality Disorders Assessment

1. Which of the following is not a cluster of personality disorders in the DSM-5?

• a. Cluster A
• b. Cluster B
• c. Cluster C
• d. Cluster D

2. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may experience which of the following symptoms?

• a. Fear of abandonment
• b. Hallucinations and delusions
• c. Excessive need for admiration
• d. Impulsive behavior

3. Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by:

• a. Avoidance of social situations
• b. Lack of empathy for others
• c. Preoccupation with orderliness and perfectionism
• d. Intense fear of separation

4. Antisocial personality disorder is often associated with:

• a. Irrational fear and anxiety
• b. Violation of the rights of others
• c. Preoccupation with details
• d. Feelings of inadequacy

5. Borderline personality disorder is marked by:

• a. Grandiosity and need for admiration
• b. Fear of being criticized or rejected
• c. Avoidance of interpersonal relationships
• d. Excessive emotionality and impulsivity

6. Which personality disorder is characterized by excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior?

• a. Histrionic personality disorder
• b. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
• c. Schizoid personality disorder
• d. Avoidant personality disorder

7. Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by:

• a. Disregard for the feelings of others
• b. Distrust and suspiciousness of others
• c. Unstable self-image and relationships
• d. Lack of empathy

8. Avoidant personality disorder is associated with:

• a. Attention-seeking behavior
• b. Fear of criticism or rejection
• c. Difficulty making decisions
• d. Excessive preoccupation with details

9. Individuals with dependent personality disorder often:

• a. Have a pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights of others
• b. Are unable to make everyday decisions without reassurance from others
• c. Display a lack of interest in forming close relationships
• d. Exhibit a pattern of social inhibition

10. A key feature of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is:

• a. Disregard for rules and societal norms
• b. Need for constant reassurance from others
• c. Preoccupation with perfectionism and control
• d. Impulsivity and risky behavior