Understanding Personality Disorders

What is a key characteristic of someone with a personality disorder?

• They are always happy and content.

• They never experience distress.

• They have a marked deviation from expected behavior.

• They have a perfect understanding of the world.

Which cluster of personality disorders is associated with odd or eccentric behavior?

• Cluster D

• Cluster C

• Cluster B

• Cluster A

What is a defining feature of paranoid personality disorder?

• Attention-seeking behavior

• Fear of germs

• Excessive need for admiration

• Profound distrust and suspicion of others

Which personality disorder is characterized by emotional detachment and little expression of emotion?

• Dependent personality disorder

• Histrionic personality disorder

• Narcissistic personality disorder

• Schizoid personality disorder

What is a common trait of individuals with anti-social personality disorder?

• They have little or no regard for others.

• They are very submissive.

• They are extremely organized.

• They avoid social interactions.

Which personality disorder involves unstable relationships and emotions?

• Avoidant personality disorder

• Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

• Paranoid personality disorder

• Borderline personality disorder

What is a characteristic of histrionic personality disorder?

• Need for control and order

• Fear of criticism

• Profound distrust of others

• Attention-seeking behavior

Which personality disorder is associated with a need for admiration and a grandiose sense of self?

• Avoidant personality disorder

• Schizotypal personality disorder

• Narcissistic personality disorder

• Dependent personality disorder

What is a key feature of avoidant personality disorder?

• Inhibition and feelings of inadequacy

• Attention-seeking behavior

• Odd or magical thinking

• Excessive need for admiration

How does obsessive-compulsive personality disorder differ from obsessive-compulsive disorder?

• Avoidance of social situations

• Need for constant reassurance

• Fear of germs and contamination

• Focus on order and perfection without compulsive rituals