Individuals who have ideas of reference but who sense that these beliefs are probably unrealistic are generally diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.
a. schizotypal
b. paranoid
c. antisocial
d. histrionic
Question 2Individuals who are socially isolated, behave in ways that seem unusual, tend to be suspicious, and have odd beliefs are generally diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.
a. schizotypal
b. schizoid
c. paranoid
d. multiple
Question 3Patients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder
a. often request treatment and generally make progress quickly.
b. often request treatment but generally make little progress.
c. rarely request treatment except in response to a crisis.
d. rarely request treatment but generally make progress quickly while in therapy.
Question 4According to the DSM-5, cluster A groups which of the following personality disorders?
a. Borderline, compulsive, psychotic
b. Paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal
c. Avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive
d. Antisocial, histrionic, narcissistic
Question 5One prevalent outcome for individuals with schizoid personality disorder is
a. homelessness.
b. drug abuse.
c. eating disorders.
d. anxiety.
Question 6An individual who goes through life as a loner with no motivation to interact with others but with relatively normal behavior and beliefs is likely to be diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.
a. histrionic
b. narcissistic
c. schizoid
d. paranoid
Question 7Theo is quite a loner. He walks to class by himself, does not talk to anyone, and appears indifferent to other people. It is clear that Theo neither desires nor enjoys closeness with others. He does not act in any obviously unusual ways, nor does he appear to possess strange beliefs about the world. Of the following personality disorders, Theo appears to be
a. avoidant.
b. antisocial.
c. schizotypal.
d. schizoid.
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