Personality Disorder
| 1. According to Kretschmer: | |
| A. Pyknic types were prone to manic depression |
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| B. Athletic types were more likely to develop schizophrenia |
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| C. Asthenic types were linked with criminality |
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| D. Athletic types were more likely to develop epilepsy |
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| E. Asthenic types were more likely to develop a depressive illness |
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| 2. The following incidences among the general population are correct: | |
| A. Paranoid personality disorder: 2 % |
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| B. Schizoid personality disorder: 0.5 % |
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| C. Antisocial personality disorder: 3 % of males |
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| D. Borderline personality disorder: 3 % |
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| E. Histrionic personality disorder: 2 % |
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| 3. The following are true: | |
| A. Antisocial personality disorder is more common in prisons |
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| B. Narcissistic personality disorder is more common in women |
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| C. Borderline personality disorder has equal sex prevalence |
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| D. Avoidant personality disorder is more common in women |
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| E. Dependent personality disorder has equal sex prevalence |
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| 4. The following are features of paranoid personality disorder: | |
| A. Excessive sensitivity to setbacks |
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| B. Tenacious sense of personal rights |
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| C. Indifference to praise and criticism |
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| D. Jealousness |
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| E. Lack of close friendships |
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| 5. The following are features of schizoid personality disorder: | |
| A. Humourless |
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| B. Mistrustful |
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| C. Detached |
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| D. Unconventional |
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| E. Unpredictability |
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| 6. The following are features of antisocial personality disorder: | |
| A. Irresponsible |
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| B. Explosive in nature |
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| C. Difficulty establishing relationships |
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| D. Lack of guilt |
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| E. Blames self excessively |
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| 7. In antisocial personality disorder: | |
| A. There is an increased incidence among MZ twins |
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| B. There is a link with brain injury in childhood |
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| C. EEG abnormalities can be observed |
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| D. There are low levels of 5-HIAA in the CSF of violent individuals |
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| E. Frontal lobe abnormalities are common |
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| 8. The following are features of borderline personality disorder: | |
| A. Quarrelsome |
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| B. Poor self image |
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| C. Unstable mood |
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| D. Stable relationships |
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| E. Desultory |
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| 9. The following are features of histrionic personality disorder: | |
| A. Shallow and labile affectivity |
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| B. Vanity |
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| C. Pedantic |
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| D. Afraid to trust |
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| E. Said to be due to oedipal conflicts |
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| 10. The following are features of anankastic personality disorder: | |
| A. Fear of rejection |
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| B. Dependence |
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| C. Orderliness |
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| D. Preoccupation with productivity |
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| E. Pedantic |
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| 11. The following are features of avoidant personality disorder: | |
| A. Restricted life |
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| B. Social avoidance |
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| C. Excessive cautiousness |
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| D. Conscientiousness |
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| E. Afraid to trust others |
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| 12. The following are features of dependent personality disorder: | |
| A. Needs admiration |
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| B. Fear of not coping |
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| C. Feelings of helplessness |
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| D. Exploits others |
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| E. Envy of others |
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