PSYC 100 Recall Flashcards - Week 21: Psychopathology,
Psychopathy, and Therapeutic Orientations Questions With
Complete Solutions
According to research evidence which therapy is the most
effective contemporary approach to providing psychotherapy
services to people in need? Correct Answer Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Calvin is impulsive and likes to take risks. What two factors of
triarchic model does he possess? Correct Answer -
Disinhibition and boldness
Cognitive ______refers to the process of identifying, evaluating,
and changing maladaptive thoughts in psychotherapy. Correct
Answer Restructuring
Consider how long standing matters of debate regarding the
nature, definition, and origins of psychopathy can be addressed
from the perspective of the Triarchic model Correct Answer =
The Triarchic model can address long-standing matters of debate
regarding the nature, definition, and origins of psychopathy by
deconstructing the essential parts of the psychopathy condition
into three separate traits which is inherently less restrictive or
subjective than either Cleckley's definitions or the definitions
found in the DSMs.
Criminal psychopathology has recently been characterized into
two variants: primary (bold-disinhibited) and secondary
(disinhibited-mean), based on what? Correct Answer Anxiety
levels
,Define what is meant by a personality disorder. Correct Answer
- When many maladaptive personality traits result in significant
distress, social impairment, and/or occupational impairment.
- Can be considered a syndrome
Describe Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) Correct
Answer - Shows a pervasive pattern of disregard and violation
of the rights of others
- Traits from antagonism (dishonesty, manipulation, callousness,
etc.)
- Low conscientiousness (irresponsible, immoral, rash, etc.)
- Low neuroticism
- High extraversion (excitement-seeking and assertiveness)
Describe Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPD) Correct
Answer - Social inhibition
- Feelings of inadequacy
- Hypersensitivity to negative evaluation
- May be an exception to rarely seeking treatment
Describe Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Correct
Answer - Shows a pervasive pattern of instability of
interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects with marked
impulsivity
- High neuroticism (emotional instability, vulnerability, being
overwhelmed, rageful, depressed, and self-destructive)
- Includes some traits from antagonism (manipulative and
oppositional) and low conscientiousness (rash)
, Describe Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD) Correct
Answer - Submissiveness
- Clinging behaviour
- Fears of separation
- Combination of neuroticism and maladaptive agreeableness
- Slated for deletion in the DSM-5
Describe Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD) Correct
Answer - Shows a pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality
and attention seeking
- Includes some traits from antagonism (vanity) and low
conscientiousness (impressionistic)
- Attention-seeking, seductiveness, melodramatic emotionality,
strong attachment needs
- Maladaptive extraversion
- Slated for deletion in the DSM-5
Describe Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) Correct
Answer - Shows a pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy
or behaviour), need for admiration, and lack of empathy
- Includes traits from neuroticism (reactive anger, reactive
shame, need for admiration), extraversion (exhibitionism,
authoritarianism), and consciousness (acclaim-seeking)
Describe Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)
Correct Answer - Maladaptive conscientiousness
- Preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control and
the cost of efficiency and flexibility
Psychopathy, and Therapeutic Orientations Questions With
Complete Solutions
According to research evidence which therapy is the most
effective contemporary approach to providing psychotherapy
services to people in need? Correct Answer Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Calvin is impulsive and likes to take risks. What two factors of
triarchic model does he possess? Correct Answer -
Disinhibition and boldness
Cognitive ______refers to the process of identifying, evaluating,
and changing maladaptive thoughts in psychotherapy. Correct
Answer Restructuring
Consider how long standing matters of debate regarding the
nature, definition, and origins of psychopathy can be addressed
from the perspective of the Triarchic model Correct Answer =
The Triarchic model can address long-standing matters of debate
regarding the nature, definition, and origins of psychopathy by
deconstructing the essential parts of the psychopathy condition
into three separate traits which is inherently less restrictive or
subjective than either Cleckley's definitions or the definitions
found in the DSMs.
Criminal psychopathology has recently been characterized into
two variants: primary (bold-disinhibited) and secondary
(disinhibited-mean), based on what? Correct Answer Anxiety
levels
,Define what is meant by a personality disorder. Correct Answer
- When many maladaptive personality traits result in significant
distress, social impairment, and/or occupational impairment.
- Can be considered a syndrome
Describe Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) Correct
Answer - Shows a pervasive pattern of disregard and violation
of the rights of others
- Traits from antagonism (dishonesty, manipulation, callousness,
etc.)
- Low conscientiousness (irresponsible, immoral, rash, etc.)
- Low neuroticism
- High extraversion (excitement-seeking and assertiveness)
Describe Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPD) Correct
Answer - Social inhibition
- Feelings of inadequacy
- Hypersensitivity to negative evaluation
- May be an exception to rarely seeking treatment
Describe Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Correct
Answer - Shows a pervasive pattern of instability of
interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects with marked
impulsivity
- High neuroticism (emotional instability, vulnerability, being
overwhelmed, rageful, depressed, and self-destructive)
- Includes some traits from antagonism (manipulative and
oppositional) and low conscientiousness (rash)
, Describe Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD) Correct
Answer - Submissiveness
- Clinging behaviour
- Fears of separation
- Combination of neuroticism and maladaptive agreeableness
- Slated for deletion in the DSM-5
Describe Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD) Correct
Answer - Shows a pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality
and attention seeking
- Includes some traits from antagonism (vanity) and low
conscientiousness (impressionistic)
- Attention-seeking, seductiveness, melodramatic emotionality,
strong attachment needs
- Maladaptive extraversion
- Slated for deletion in the DSM-5
Describe Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) Correct
Answer - Shows a pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy
or behaviour), need for admiration, and lack of empathy
- Includes traits from neuroticism (reactive anger, reactive
shame, need for admiration), extraversion (exhibitionism,
authoritarianism), and consciousness (acclaim-seeking)
Describe Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)
Correct Answer - Maladaptive conscientiousness
- Preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control and
the cost of efficiency and flexibility
