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131.Diana has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following best : 1231128
131.Diana has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following best describes the major symptoms of her disorder?
A)tendency toward mood swings and stormy relationships with others
B)extreme suspiciousness or mistrust of others
C)pattern of avoiding social relationships out of fear of rejection
D)excessive need for orderliness and attention to detail
E)odd or eccentric, but not psychotic, behaviors
132.Individuals with antisocial personality disorder demonstrate all of the following EXCEPT
A)disregard for rules of society.
B)psychotic behavior.
C)lack of remorse for misdeeds.
D)impulsivity.
E)irresponsible behavior.
133.Approximately what percentage of men could be classified as having antisocial personality disorder?
A)Less than 1%
B)1 to 3%
C)3 to 6%
D)5 to 8%
E)7 to 10%
134.When people make reference to a criminal as a “psychopath,” they are describing a person with which personality disorder?
A)paranoid personality disorder
B)avoidant personality disorder
C)schizoid personality disorder
D)borderline personality disorder
E)antisocial personality disorder
135.All but which of the following statements describes antisocial personality disorder?
A)The majority of people with this disorder engage in criminal activities.
B)People with this disorder are sometimes called psychopaths or sociopaths.
C)Some people with this disorder can be charming.
D)This disorder affects men more often than women.
E)Some people with this disorder have a high level of intelligence.
136.All but which of the following have been implicated in antisocial personality disorder?
A)familial environment characterized by neglect and harsh punishment
B)underlying brain abnormalities
C)low levels of dopamine production
D)genetics
E)need for high levels of stimulation to maintain optimal level of arousal
137.All but which of the following have been implicated in the development of borderline personality disorder?
A)abuse or neglect in childhood
B)failure to develop a cohesive self-concept in childhood
C)low levels of dopamine production
D)brain abnormalities
E)genetic factors
138. Ted has antisocial personality disorder. It is likely that Ted shows abnormal functioning in which part of his brain?
A)hippocampus
B)amygdala
C)prefrontal cortex
D)temporal lobes
E)corpus callosum
139.A stereotypical man with antisocial personality disorder is likely to have been raised in a home characterized by
A)permissiveness and a general lack of rules.
B)spoiling and excessive indulgence.
C)neglect, abuse, and lack of warmth.
D)excessive stimulation and constant excitement.
E)strict, authoritative discipline.
140.Vonda’s friend Shelley has just made reference to committing suicide. Generally, what is the poorest response Vonda could make?
A)“Have you made a specific plan?”
B)“Tell me about what you’re feeling.”
C)“Promise me that you will get some help.”
D)“Everyone feels like that once in a while; it will pass.”
E)“Let me go with you to get some help.”
141.Tabitha’s friend Naomi has just made reference to wanting to die. Generally, what is the poorest response Tabitha could make?
A)“Have you made a specific plan?”
B)“Tell me about what you’re feeling.”
C)“Promise me that you will get some help.”
D)“Everyone feels like that once in a while; it will pass.”
E)“Let me go with you to get some help.”
142.Regarding suicide, the text suggests all but which of the following?
A)focus on alternatives
B)assess the immediate danger of the situation
C)express understanding
D)get the suicidal person to agree to seek help
E)only take explicit threats seriously
143.Regarding suicide, the text suggests all but which of the following?
A)focus on alternatives
B)assess the immediate danger of the situation
C)express understanding
D)do not try to get the suicidal person to agree to seek help
E)do not minimize the person’s concerns.
