PSYC 435 Chapter 13 Abnormal
Psychology Questions and Answers
Athabasca University.
Research by Robert Hare from the University of British Columbia and
others has shown that the emotional detachment factor of the PCL-R
________________ and Factor 2 (i.e., an antisocial lifestyle)
________________.
Correct Answer -is stable across the lifespan; decreases with age
Which of the following statements is true about psychopathy?
a) Emotional detachment increases with age
b) Selfishness decreases with age
c) Impulsivity decreases with age
d) Remorseless increases with age
Correct Answer -impulsivity decreases with age
Stephen Porter of Dalhousie University and colleagues (2009) have
revealed that psychopaths, as compared to non-psychopaths, were _____
times more likely when incarcerated to be granted conditional release
even though they were more likely to re-offend.
Correct Answer -2.5
Factor analysis of the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) found
which two main groupings?
Correct Answer -Emotional detachment; antisocial lifestyle
,A criticism of the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised is that it fails to assess
the following key feature of Cleckley's conception of psychopathy:
Correct Answer -Absence of anxiety
Stephen Porter and colleagues of Dalhousie University (2009) have
revealed that incarcerated psychopaths, as compared to non-psychopaths,
were 2.5 times
Correct Answer -more likely to be granted conditional release even
though they were more likely to re-offend.
Stephen Porter of Dalhousie University and colleagues have found that
criminal homicides committed by psychopaths tend to be ___________
and those committed by non-psychopaths tend to be ____________.
Correct Answer -premeditated; crimes of passion
The Psychopathy Checklist - Revised (PCL-R; Hare, 1991) has been
criticized because it fails to assess the tendency for psychopathy to be
characterized by:
Correct Answer -An absence of anxiety
Barkley is perceived by others to be very selfish, and often seems to lack
remorse for his misdeeds. He often uses and exploits others for his own
benefit. Which scale of the PCL-R would Barkley score highly on?
Correct Answer -Emotional detachment
What has research by Harpur and Hare (1994) shown about the stability
of Factor 1 (emotional detachment) and Factor 2 (antisocial lifestyle) of
the PCL-R?
Correct Answer -While scores on Factor 1 remained stable, Factor 2
scores decreased with age.
,Harpur and Hare (1994) found that scores on Factor 2 of the PCL-R
declined with age. What does this imply about the behaviour of
psychopaths?
Correct Answer -They become less impulsive with age.
What diagnosis would be most appropriate for Tonya? She says she
would like to meet people but is too afraid of saying something foolish to
speak to them. She describes herself as the ultimate social klutz because
she never knows what to say or do. As a result, she stays to herself except
with a very few friends she has known since childhood.
Correct Answer -Avoidant personality disorder
Social phobia is most similar to which personality disorder?
Correct Answer -Avoidant
According to Alden and associates (2002), the one symptom that reliably
differentiates avoidant personality disorder from dependent personality
disorder is the avoidant person's:
Correct Answer -Greater difficulty initiating social relationships
A study (Cox et al., 2009) is showing that _____ of those diagnosed with
avoidant personality disorder also had generalized social phobia.
Correct Answer -40%
A study (Cox et al., 2009) is showing that 40% of those diagnosed with
avoidant personality disorder also had _____.
Correct Answer -generalized social phobia
, A key difference between avoidant and dependent personality disorder is:
Correct Answer -Avoidant individuals have difficulty initiating
relationships
Diagnosis of avoidant personality disorder is most comorbid with which
other personality disorder?
Correct Answer -Dependent
Taijin Kyoufu, a syndrome common in Japan is related to
Correct Answer -avoidant personality disorder.
Karl relies on his wife to make every decision, from what kind of suits he
should buy to which people at work he should get to know better. He
feels that he must rely heavily on his wife because he feels he is not
competent to carry out these tasks. Which of the following personality
disorders would fit Karl?
Correct Answer -Dependent
Chen et al. (2009) reported that _____ is the most culture-laden diagnosis
of the personality disorders as it is rooted in the individualistic North
American culture.
Correct Answer -dependent personality disorder
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) and obsessive-
compulsive disorder (OCD)
Correct Answer -are diagnostically distinct.
Interpersonal relationships are often poor in people with __________
personality disorder because they tend to be stubborn and demand that
everything be done their way. They are often referred to as "control
Psychology Questions and Answers
Athabasca University.
Research by Robert Hare from the University of British Columbia and
others has shown that the emotional detachment factor of the PCL-R
________________ and Factor 2 (i.e., an antisocial lifestyle)
________________.
Correct Answer -is stable across the lifespan; decreases with age
Which of the following statements is true about psychopathy?
a) Emotional detachment increases with age
b) Selfishness decreases with age
c) Impulsivity decreases with age
d) Remorseless increases with age
Correct Answer -impulsivity decreases with age
Stephen Porter of Dalhousie University and colleagues (2009) have
revealed that psychopaths, as compared to non-psychopaths, were _____
times more likely when incarcerated to be granted conditional release
even though they were more likely to re-offend.
Correct Answer -2.5
Factor analysis of the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) found
which two main groupings?
Correct Answer -Emotional detachment; antisocial lifestyle
,A criticism of the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised is that it fails to assess
the following key feature of Cleckley's conception of psychopathy:
Correct Answer -Absence of anxiety
Stephen Porter and colleagues of Dalhousie University (2009) have
revealed that incarcerated psychopaths, as compared to non-psychopaths,
were 2.5 times
Correct Answer -more likely to be granted conditional release even
though they were more likely to re-offend.
Stephen Porter of Dalhousie University and colleagues have found that
criminal homicides committed by psychopaths tend to be ___________
and those committed by non-psychopaths tend to be ____________.
Correct Answer -premeditated; crimes of passion
The Psychopathy Checklist - Revised (PCL-R; Hare, 1991) has been
criticized because it fails to assess the tendency for psychopathy to be
characterized by:
Correct Answer -An absence of anxiety
Barkley is perceived by others to be very selfish, and often seems to lack
remorse for his misdeeds. He often uses and exploits others for his own
benefit. Which scale of the PCL-R would Barkley score highly on?
Correct Answer -Emotional detachment
What has research by Harpur and Hare (1994) shown about the stability
of Factor 1 (emotional detachment) and Factor 2 (antisocial lifestyle) of
the PCL-R?
Correct Answer -While scores on Factor 1 remained stable, Factor 2
scores decreased with age.
,Harpur and Hare (1994) found that scores on Factor 2 of the PCL-R
declined with age. What does this imply about the behaviour of
psychopaths?
Correct Answer -They become less impulsive with age.
What diagnosis would be most appropriate for Tonya? She says she
would like to meet people but is too afraid of saying something foolish to
speak to them. She describes herself as the ultimate social klutz because
she never knows what to say or do. As a result, she stays to herself except
with a very few friends she has known since childhood.
Correct Answer -Avoidant personality disorder
Social phobia is most similar to which personality disorder?
Correct Answer -Avoidant
According to Alden and associates (2002), the one symptom that reliably
differentiates avoidant personality disorder from dependent personality
disorder is the avoidant person's:
Correct Answer -Greater difficulty initiating social relationships
A study (Cox et al., 2009) is showing that _____ of those diagnosed with
avoidant personality disorder also had generalized social phobia.
Correct Answer -40%
A study (Cox et al., 2009) is showing that 40% of those diagnosed with
avoidant personality disorder also had _____.
Correct Answer -generalized social phobia
, A key difference between avoidant and dependent personality disorder is:
Correct Answer -Avoidant individuals have difficulty initiating
relationships
Diagnosis of avoidant personality disorder is most comorbid with which
other personality disorder?
Correct Answer -Dependent
Taijin Kyoufu, a syndrome common in Japan is related to
Correct Answer -avoidant personality disorder.
Karl relies on his wife to make every decision, from what kind of suits he
should buy to which people at work he should get to know better. He
feels that he must rely heavily on his wife because he feels he is not
competent to carry out these tasks. Which of the following personality
disorders would fit Karl?
Correct Answer -Dependent
Chen et al. (2009) reported that _____ is the most culture-laden diagnosis
of the personality disorders as it is rooted in the individualistic North
American culture.
Correct Answer -dependent personality disorder
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) and obsessive-
compulsive disorder (OCD)
Correct Answer -are diagnostically distinct.
Interpersonal relationships are often poor in people with __________
personality disorder because they tend to be stubborn and demand that
everything be done their way. They are often referred to as "control
