Although there are some similarities between borderline and schizotypal, there are also some major differences. An intern is asked to summarize one way
to distinguish the two disorders.
He decides that compared to schizotypal people, people with borderline personality disorder are
a) unlikely to want to be alone.
b) overwhelmed with their sense of loss.
c) more likely to exhibit shallow emotions.
d) more likely to be perceived as faking symptoms.
Question 2What characteristic occurs in both borderline personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder?
a) impulsive
b) sensitivity to criticism
c) excessive attention to detail
d) discomfort with strong emotions
Question 3Alan is scheduled for a mental status examination tomorrow. What can
he expect to happen?
a) He will undergo PET and CT scans.
b) A clinical interview will be conducted.
c) A complete blood analysis will be done.
d) He will take a battery of psychological tests.
Question 4What do borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder have in common?
a) peculiar thoughts
b) attention seeking behaviors
c) avoidance of strong emotions
d) disinterest in personal relationships
Question 5What is the primary purpose of the mental status examination?
a) to make a psychiatric diagnosis
b) to describe current behavior and thought
c) to draw inferences about the cause of a disorder
d) to record direct observation of brain abnormalities
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