Janice complains that her husband, Arnie, is a workaholic. Arnie is so focused on productivity at work that he rarely has time for her or the children. Furthermore, she knows that he has missed important deadlines recently and cannot understand how this is possible, given the number of hours he works. When Arnie is at home, he is demanding, controlling, and angry withJanice if things are not done to his specifications. What personality disorder would Arnie most likely be exhibiting?
a. obsessive-compulsive c. schizotypy
b. antisocial d. antagonism
Question 2Important goals in treating bulimia are to normalize the eating pattern and to eliminate the binge-purge cycle. The disordered eating pattern is typically broken up by ____.
a. implementing a routine of eating three meals a day
b. creating clear, rigis rules about food and eating
c. having the patient work with a nutritionist to identify faster ways to lose weight
d. using aversion therapy like shocks whenever the patient considers vomiting
Question 3Esther and Emily both lack self-confidence. Esther is fearful of criticism, so she keeps apart from others. Emily is unwilling to assume responsibility, so she stays in relationships with men who control her life. According to the DSM-5, Esther is ____, while Emily is ____.
a. antagonistic; borderline c. avoidant; borderline
b. avoidant; dependent d. antagonistic; emotionally negative
Question 4Priscilla has been hospitalized because of her bulimia. Which physical condition might be expected to have resulted from her disorder?
a. bowel obstructions
b. cardiac arrhythmias
c. panic attack
d. hypertension
Question 5A patient who is anxious, submissive, and in need of constant reassurance from others would be diagnosed with ____.
a. dependent personality disorder
b. avoidant personality disorder
c. exhibiting antagonism personality traits
d. antisocial personality disorder
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