503 Exam 3 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
100% CORRECT!!
Define personality. - ANSWERThe totality of emotional and behavioral
characteristics that are particular to a specific person and that remain somewhat
stable and predictable over time
Paranoid Personality disorder: - ANSWERCharacterized by a pervasive, persistent,
and inappropriate mistrust of others
Presentation:
· Constantly on guard
· Trust no one
· Oversensitive
· Tends to misinterpret
Predisposing factors:
· Possible heredity link
· Subject to early parental antagonism
Schizoid Personality Disorder: - ANSWERCharacterized primarily by a profound
defect in the ability to form personal relationships and respond to others in a
meaningful emotional way
Presentation:
· Aloof
· Emotionally cold
· No close friends
· Inappropriately serious about everything
Predisposing factors:
· Possible hereditary factor
· Childhood has been bleak, cold, and unempathetic
Schizotypal Personality Disorder: - ANSWERCharacterized by social and
interpersonal deficits in close relationships as well as by cognitive/perceptual
distortions and eccentricities of behavior:
Presentation:
· Isolated
· Bland manner
· Illusions
· Superstitions
· Withdrawals
· Bizarre speech pattern
Predisposing factors:
, · Hereditary factor
· Early family dynamic was indifferent, formal and impassive
· Pattern of discomfort to affection
Antisocial Personality Disorder: - ANSWERCharacterized by socially irresponsible
and exploitative behavior and reflects a disregard for and violation of the rights of
others
Presentation:
· Fails to sustain employment
· Manipulation for personal gain
· Inability to function as a responsible parent
· Inability to form lasting relationship
· Lacks remorse
· Low frustration tolerance
· Fails to conform to the law
Predisposing factors:
· Genetic factor
· Disruptive behavior
· History of physical abuse
· Extreme poverty
· Absent parents
Histrionic Personality disorder: - ANSWERCharacterized by colorful, dramatic, and
extroverted behavior with excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior
Presentation:
· Dramatizing
· Seductive
· Attention-seeking
· Manipulative
· Highly distracted
· Easily influenced
· Strongly dependent
Predisposing factors:
· Noradrenergic and serotonergic systems
· Hereditary factors
· Biogenetically determined temperament
· Learned behavior
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: - ANSWERCharacterized by an exaggerated
sense of self-worth and lack of empathy
Presentation:
· Self-centered
· Exploits others to fulfill own desires
· Grandiosity, cheerful and relaxed mood
· Mood can easily change
100% CORRECT!!
Define personality. - ANSWERThe totality of emotional and behavioral
characteristics that are particular to a specific person and that remain somewhat
stable and predictable over time
Paranoid Personality disorder: - ANSWERCharacterized by a pervasive, persistent,
and inappropriate mistrust of others
Presentation:
· Constantly on guard
· Trust no one
· Oversensitive
· Tends to misinterpret
Predisposing factors:
· Possible heredity link
· Subject to early parental antagonism
Schizoid Personality Disorder: - ANSWERCharacterized primarily by a profound
defect in the ability to form personal relationships and respond to others in a
meaningful emotional way
Presentation:
· Aloof
· Emotionally cold
· No close friends
· Inappropriately serious about everything
Predisposing factors:
· Possible hereditary factor
· Childhood has been bleak, cold, and unempathetic
Schizotypal Personality Disorder: - ANSWERCharacterized by social and
interpersonal deficits in close relationships as well as by cognitive/perceptual
distortions and eccentricities of behavior:
Presentation:
· Isolated
· Bland manner
· Illusions
· Superstitions
· Withdrawals
· Bizarre speech pattern
Predisposing factors:
, · Hereditary factor
· Early family dynamic was indifferent, formal and impassive
· Pattern of discomfort to affection
Antisocial Personality Disorder: - ANSWERCharacterized by socially irresponsible
and exploitative behavior and reflects a disregard for and violation of the rights of
others
Presentation:
· Fails to sustain employment
· Manipulation for personal gain
· Inability to function as a responsible parent
· Inability to form lasting relationship
· Lacks remorse
· Low frustration tolerance
· Fails to conform to the law
Predisposing factors:
· Genetic factor
· Disruptive behavior
· History of physical abuse
· Extreme poverty
· Absent parents
Histrionic Personality disorder: - ANSWERCharacterized by colorful, dramatic, and
extroverted behavior with excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior
Presentation:
· Dramatizing
· Seductive
· Attention-seeking
· Manipulative
· Highly distracted
· Easily influenced
· Strongly dependent
Predisposing factors:
· Noradrenergic and serotonergic systems
· Hereditary factors
· Biogenetically determined temperament
· Learned behavior
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: - ANSWERCharacterized by an exaggerated
sense of self-worth and lack of empathy
Presentation:
· Self-centered
· Exploits others to fulfill own desires
· Grandiosity, cheerful and relaxed mood
· Mood can easily change
