The personality disorder characterized by unreasonable fear of abandonment, fear of being rejected, avoidance of disagreement, inability to make decisions for oneself, and clinging behavior is ________ personality disorder.
a. dependent
b. avoidant
c. schizoid
d. histrionic
Question 2In Jill's psychotherapy sessions, the therapist has been using systematic desensitization to gradually make her more comfortable with social situations. Similar to the treatments used for individuals with social phobia, the therapist has given Jill homework assignments that require her to practice talking to strangers, join informal groups, and speak in front of small groups. Most likely, she is being treated for ________ personality disorder.
a. avoidant
b. dependent
c. Antisocial
d. histrionic
Question 3Of the following, the most accurate statement with regard to the treatment of avoidant personality disorder is that
a. no well-controlled studies of treatment outcomes have been conducted.
b. there are well-controlled studies, though none show any treatment success.
c. individuals with this disorder are seldom sufficiently motivated to succeed in treatment.
d. behavioral intervention programs for anxiety and social skills have had some success.
Question 4When asked about their childhood, individuals diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder tend to remember their parents as
a. warm and loving.
b. substance abusing.
c. rejecting.
d. depressed.
Question 5Individuals who keep to themselves because they are anxious and fearful of rejection are likely to be diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.
a. avoidant
b. schizoid
c. schizotypal
d. antisocial
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