Personality Disorders Cluster B And C

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1. Choose the best definition for Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD).

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Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) is characterized by a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control. Individuals with OCPD often have a strong need for things to be done in a specific way and may have difficulty delegating tasks to others. They strive for perfection and may become excessively focused on details. This pattern of behavior can interfere with their ability to complete tasks efficiently and can cause distress in their personal and professional relationships.

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Personality Disorders Quizzes & Trivia

This quiz focuses on Cluster B and C Personality Disorders, assessing understanding of disorders such as Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, Narcissistic, Avoidant, and Dependent Personality Disorders. It tests knowledge of definitions and characteristics crucial for psychology and mental health education.

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2. Choose the best definition of Borderline Personality Disorder.

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The correct answer is a pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity. This definition accurately describes Borderline Personality Disorder, which is characterized by difficulties in maintaining stable and healthy relationships, a distorted and unstable self-image, intense and fluctuating emotions, and impulsive behaviors. Individuals with this disorder often struggle with regulating their emotions and may engage in self-destructive behaviors as a result.

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3. True or False: Dependent Personality Disorder is a pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity.

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Dependent Personality Disorder is not characterized by a pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity. Instead, it is characterized by an excessive need to be taken care of, leading to submissive and clinging behavior, fear of separation, and difficulty making decisions without reassurance from others.

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4. True or False: Avoidant Personality Disorder is a pattern social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.

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Avoidant Personality Disorder is characterized by a pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation. Individuals with this disorder tend to avoid social interactions and fear rejection or criticism. They often have low self-esteem and perceive themselves as socially inept. This pattern of behavior and thinking can significantly impact their daily functioning and relationships. Therefore, the statement that Avoidant Personality Disorder involves social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation is true.

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5. Choose the best definition for Histrionic Personality Disorder.

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6. True or False: Narcissistic personality disorder is a pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others.

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Narcissistic personality disorder is actually characterized by a pattern of grandiosity, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. While individuals with this disorder may exhibit disregard for others, it is not specifically focused on violating the rights of others.

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7. Choose the best definition for Antisocial Personality Disorder.

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Choose the best definition for Obsessive Compulsive Personality...
Choose the best definition of Borderline Personality Disorder.
True or False: Dependent Personality Disorder is a pattern of...
True or False: Avoidant Personality Disorder is a pattern social...
Choose the best definition for Histrionic Personality Disorder.
True or False: Narcissistic personality disorder is a pattern of...
Choose the best definition for Antisocial Personality Disorder.
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