A childhood history of severe sexual abuse is more common in people with personality disorder than those without the disorder.
a. generalized anxiety
b. depressive
c. borderline
d. obsessive
Question 2Serious restriction of food intake that increases over time, combined with being deliberately underweight, having an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of one's body, describes
a. anorexia nervosa, restricting subtype.
b. anorexia nervosa, purging subtype.
c. bulimia nervosa, restricting subtype.
d. bulimia nervosa, compensating subtype.
Question 3People with problems understanding the basic aspects of life are often diagnosed with a pervasive developmental disorder known as
a. schizophrenia.
b. autism.
c. intellectual disability.
d. limited developmental disorder.
Question 4Identifying risk factors can lead to
a. proper diagnosis.
b. better treatment and prevention.
c. increased communication.
d. prevention of childhood sexual abuse.
Question 5People with anorexia nervosa lose weight mainly by and .
a. exercise; purging
b. restricted eating; purging
c. eating more; purging
d. eating less; exercising excessively
Question 6Because Robert had delays that were evident in many areas and interfered with his ability to communicate with, and function independently of, others, he was diagnosed with a
a. pervasive developmental disorder.
b. limited developmental disorder.
c. comprehensive developmental disorder.
d. generalized developmental disorder.
Question 7Some risk factors are dynamic and can change over time. An example of a dynamic risk factor is
a. social support.
b. gender.
c. ethnicity.
d. age.