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1

Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of disorder?
A)Something that causes impairment in important life domains
B)Something that causes distress to the person
C)Something that is associated with the potential for further problems
D)Something that causes madness
2

The building blocks of personality disorders, as described in this chapter, are fairly extensive, drawing together a great deal of subjects discussed throughout the textbook; however, these building blocks do NOT necessarily include a specific analysis of people's
A)motives.
B)emotions.
C)cognitions.
D)experiences.
3

A psychologist with the dimensional view might see someone with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder as
A)very high on the trait of conscientiousness.
B)very low in the trait of conscientiousness.
C)very distinct from people who score high in conscientiousness.
D)well adapted to a job in computer programming.
4

People in the _____ group of personality disorders have the most trouble with emotional control.
A)erratic
B)eccentric
C)anxious
D)esoteric
5

People with _____ personality disorder are probably most likely to be arrested.
A)narcissistic
B)shizotypal
C)schizoid
D)antisocial
6

Studies indicate that psychopaths _____ when looking at fear-inducing pictures.
A)are easier to startle than other people
B)require stronger stimulation to startle than other people
C)startle more quickly than other people
D)startle more slowly than other people
7

Of the following disorders, a person who craves attention and is very emotional most likely has _____ personality disorder.
A)antisocial
B)schizoid
C)histrionic
D)avoidant
8

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of people with narcissistic personality disorder?
A)Strong emotions
B)Envy of others
C)Strong sense of self-importance
D)Fragile sense of self-esteem
9

People with _____ personality disorder seem to have no need for social relationships.
A)schizoid
B)borderline
C)histrionic
D)obsessive-compulsive
10

People with avoidant personality disorder
A)do not want to have social relationships.
B)wish they had more social relationships.
C)feel over stimulated because they have too many social obligations.
D)do not suffer from poor social skills.





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