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Cluster B Personality

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 17mins

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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?

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

10.

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

11.

An adult diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder is most likely to have been diagnosed with which one of the following as a child

autism

learning diabilities

conduct disorders

social phobia

12.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder includes all of the symptoms except :

Lack of eye and bodily contact

Easily hurt

Chronic Feelings of emptiness

Seeking constant admiration

13.

Which of the following is not in Cluster B personality disorders?

Dependant Personality Disorder

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

14.

How prevalent is APD in general population?

.5-1%

1-6%

1-3%

15.

According to Dr. Fallon what must be present in order for someone with “the brain of a psychopath” to grow up to be “Pro-Social”?

Positive role Model and social support

A balanced childhood

A healthy and non-violent life with family support

A healthy diet with family support

16.

To what region of the brain is the damage usually shown in APD?

Prefrontal cortex

Postfrontal cortex

Orbital cortex

Occipital lobe

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Cluster B Personality

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 17mins

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