RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH EXAM STUDY
GUIDE FULL COVERAGE ANSWERS PASSED
⩥ Interpersonal Theory - Harry Stack Sullivan. Answer: Emphasized the
fact that early relationships with the parenting figure is crucial for
personality development.
According to Sullivan, all human beings are driven for the need for
interaction. The purpose of all behavior is to get needs met through
interpersonal interactions and reduce anxiety.
⩥ Theory of Psychosocial Development - Erik Erikson. Answer: Stage
1: Infancy (0 -1.5 yr)Trust vs. Mistrust Develops sound basis for relating
to and trusting others.
Stage 2: Early Childhood (1.5 - 3 yr)Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Develops a sense of self-control and adequacy.
Stage 3: Preschool (3-6 yr)Initiative vs. shame and doubt Develops the
ability to initiate one's own activities and has a sense of purpose.
Stage 4: School Age (6-12 yr)Industry vs. inferiority Developing social,
physical and school skills. Develops competence and ability to work.
Stage 5: Adolescence (12-20 yr)Identity vs. role confusion Develops a
sense of personal identity
Stage 6: Early Adulthood (20-35 yr)Intimacy vs. isolation Develops an
ability to love deeply and commit.
Stage 7: Middle Adulthood (35-65 yr)Generativity vs. self-absorption
Develops an ability to give and care for others.
,Stage 8: Later years (65-death)Integrity vs. despair Has a sense of
integrity and fulfillment
⩥ PERSONALITY DISORDERS
Cluster A: Behaviors described as odd or eccentric.. Answer: Paranoid
Personality Disorder Distrust of others Constantly on guard
Hypervigilant- Ready to react to any threat (real or imagined)Insensitive
to the feeling of others Tense and irritable Feels others are trying to take
advantage of them Attribute their shortcomings to others Do not take
responsibility for their own behavior Envious and hostile to others who
are successful Can become aggressive and violent (with outbursts)
Schizoid Personality Disorder Inability to form personal relationships
Inability to respond to others in emotional manner Prefer to work in
isolation Display discomfort in human interaction Cold and aloof
Inappropriately serious about everything No Spontaneity Affect is bland
Schizotypal Personality Disorder Aloof and isolative Live in their own
world May by psychotic under stress Distorted thinking Magical
thinking Illusion Ideas of reference
⩥ PERSONALITY DISORDERS
Cluster B: Behavior described as dramatic, emotional or erratic..
Answer: Narcissistic Personality Disorder Self-centered Lack of
empathy Exploit others to fulfill own desires Fragile self-esteem Feel
superior, thus entitled to special rights and privileges Exaggerated sense
of self- worth
, Borderline Personality Disorder Lack a clear sense of identity Tense and
chaotic relationships Always in a state of crisis Affective instability
Fluctuating attitudes towards others
Fear of abandonment Histrionic Personality Disorder Dramatic Attention
seeking Seductive Gregarious Excitable/emotional Need for
approval/attention Easily influenced Dependent-highly suggestable
Antisocial Personality Disorder Exploit and manipulate others Disregard
the law Disregard the rights of others Difficulty establishing stable
relationships Experience no guilt and no remorse
⩥ PERSONALITY DISORDERS
Cluster C: Behavior described as anxious or fearful.. Answer: Avoidant
Personality Disorder Sensitive to rejection Lead a socially withdrawn
life Awkward and uncomfortable in social situations Lonely- express
feelings of being unwanted View others as critical betraying
Dependent Personality Disorder Lack of self-confidence
Submissive/passive Feel helpless when alone Have excess need to be
taken care of Allow others to make decisions for them Often tolerate
mistreatment by others Have feelings of low self-worth Easily hurt by
criticism/disapproval
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder Overly disciplined
Perfectionistic Preoccupied with rules Fear making mistakes Inflexible-
lack spontaneity Serious/formal
GUIDE FULL COVERAGE ANSWERS PASSED
⩥ Interpersonal Theory - Harry Stack Sullivan. Answer: Emphasized the
fact that early relationships with the parenting figure is crucial for
personality development.
According to Sullivan, all human beings are driven for the need for
interaction. The purpose of all behavior is to get needs met through
interpersonal interactions and reduce anxiety.
⩥ Theory of Psychosocial Development - Erik Erikson. Answer: Stage
1: Infancy (0 -1.5 yr)Trust vs. Mistrust Develops sound basis for relating
to and trusting others.
Stage 2: Early Childhood (1.5 - 3 yr)Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Develops a sense of self-control and adequacy.
Stage 3: Preschool (3-6 yr)Initiative vs. shame and doubt Develops the
ability to initiate one's own activities and has a sense of purpose.
Stage 4: School Age (6-12 yr)Industry vs. inferiority Developing social,
physical and school skills. Develops competence and ability to work.
Stage 5: Adolescence (12-20 yr)Identity vs. role confusion Develops a
sense of personal identity
Stage 6: Early Adulthood (20-35 yr)Intimacy vs. isolation Develops an
ability to love deeply and commit.
Stage 7: Middle Adulthood (35-65 yr)Generativity vs. self-absorption
Develops an ability to give and care for others.
,Stage 8: Later years (65-death)Integrity vs. despair Has a sense of
integrity and fulfillment
⩥ PERSONALITY DISORDERS
Cluster A: Behaviors described as odd or eccentric.. Answer: Paranoid
Personality Disorder Distrust of others Constantly on guard
Hypervigilant- Ready to react to any threat (real or imagined)Insensitive
to the feeling of others Tense and irritable Feels others are trying to take
advantage of them Attribute their shortcomings to others Do not take
responsibility for their own behavior Envious and hostile to others who
are successful Can become aggressive and violent (with outbursts)
Schizoid Personality Disorder Inability to form personal relationships
Inability to respond to others in emotional manner Prefer to work in
isolation Display discomfort in human interaction Cold and aloof
Inappropriately serious about everything No Spontaneity Affect is bland
Schizotypal Personality Disorder Aloof and isolative Live in their own
world May by psychotic under stress Distorted thinking Magical
thinking Illusion Ideas of reference
⩥ PERSONALITY DISORDERS
Cluster B: Behavior described as dramatic, emotional or erratic..
Answer: Narcissistic Personality Disorder Self-centered Lack of
empathy Exploit others to fulfill own desires Fragile self-esteem Feel
superior, thus entitled to special rights and privileges Exaggerated sense
of self- worth
, Borderline Personality Disorder Lack a clear sense of identity Tense and
chaotic relationships Always in a state of crisis Affective instability
Fluctuating attitudes towards others
Fear of abandonment Histrionic Personality Disorder Dramatic Attention
seeking Seductive Gregarious Excitable/emotional Need for
approval/attention Easily influenced Dependent-highly suggestable
Antisocial Personality Disorder Exploit and manipulate others Disregard
the law Disregard the rights of others Difficulty establishing stable
relationships Experience no guilt and no remorse
⩥ PERSONALITY DISORDERS
Cluster C: Behavior described as anxious or fearful.. Answer: Avoidant
Personality Disorder Sensitive to rejection Lead a socially withdrawn
life Awkward and uncomfortable in social situations Lonely- express
feelings of being unwanted View others as critical betraying
Dependent Personality Disorder Lack of self-confidence
Submissive/passive Feel helpless when alone Have excess need to be
taken care of Allow others to make decisions for them Often tolerate
mistreatment by others Have feelings of low self-worth Easily hurt by
criticism/disapproval
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder Overly disciplined
Perfectionistic Preoccupied with rules Fear making mistakes Inflexible-
lack spontaneity Serious/formal
