Personality Disorders Quiz

A personality disorder that is manifested by a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others is known as

• Anti-social

• Borderline

• Histronic

• Narcissistic

Volatile emotional reactions, instability in interpersonal relationships, poor self-image, and impulsive responding are characteristics of what personality disorder?

• Anti-social

• Borderding

• Histrionic

• Narcissistic

This personality disorder is characterized by intense fluctuations in mood, self-image, and interpersonal relationships

• Anti-social

• Borderline

• Histrionic

• Narcissistic

Histrionic personality disorder can be correctly described as

• Social inhibition and inadequacy

• Difficulty with mood regulation

• Obsessive-compulsive personality

• Excessive attention-seeking behavior

Perfectionism and exactness are the hallmarks of

• Avoidant personality

• Dependent personality

• Self-compulsive personality

• Borderline personality

Distrust and unfounded suspiciousness are the hallmarks of

• Schizoid personality

• Schizotypal personality

• Paranoid Personality

• Schizophrenic disorder

The common defense mechanism portrayed by a paranoid person is:

• Projection

• Sublimation

• Repression

• Identification

Pervasive detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of expression of emotions in interpersonal settings is a common characteristic of

• Schizoid personality

• Schizotypal personality

• Paranoid personality

• Schizophrenic disorder

A personality disorder that is characterized by peculiar thoughts and behaviors and by poor interpersonal relationships:

• Schizoid personality

• Paranoid personality

• Schizotypal personality

• Schizophrenic disorder

Anti-social personality disorder is only applied to a person 18 years old and above. This statement is

• True

• False

• Either A or B

• Neither A nor B