Mental Health and Psychology Personality Disorders 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which DSM-5 cluster includes Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal Personality Disorders?
- Cluster A (Correct answer)
- Cluster B
- Cluster C
- Cluster D
Correct answer: Cluster A
Cluster A includes the 'odd and eccentric' personality disorders: Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal.
Question 2: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is classified in which DSM-5 cluster?
- Cluster A
- Cluster B (Correct answer)
- Cluster C
- Cluster D
Correct answer: Cluster B
Cluster B includes 'dramatic and erratic' personality disorders: Borderline, Narcissistic, Histrionic, and Antisocial.
Question 3: A pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affect with marked impulsivity is the hallmark of which personality disorder?
- Histrionic PD
- Narcissistic PD
- Borderline PD (Correct answer)
- Dependent PD
Correct answer: Borderline PD
BPD is defined by instability in relationships, self-image, and affect combined with marked impulsivity per DSM-5 criteria.
Question 4: Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of social detachment and restricted range of emotional expression in interpersonal settings?
- Schizotypal PD
- Paranoid PD
- Avoidant PD
- Schizoid PD (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Schizoid PD
Schizoid PD involves a pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and restricted emotional expression, unlike Avoidant PD which involves fear of rejection.
Question 5: To diagnose Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD), DSM-5 requires evidence of Conduct Disorder with onset before age:
- 15 (Correct answer)
- 18
- 21
- 12
Correct answer: 15
DSM-5 requires evidence of Conduct Disorder with onset before age 15 as a criterion for diagnosing ASPD.
Question 6: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was originally developed by Marsha Linehan to treat which personality disorder?
- Narcissistic PD
- Histrionic PD
- Borderline PD (Correct answer)
- Dependent PD
Correct answer: Borderline PD
Linehan developed DBT specifically for Borderline Personality Disorder, targeting emotional dysregulation through skills training and validation.
Question 7: Which DSM-5 personality disorder cluster is described as 'anxious and fearful' and includes Avoidant, Dependent, and Obsessive-Compulsive PDs?
- Cluster A
- Cluster B
- Cluster C (Correct answer)
- Cluster D
Correct answer: Cluster C
Cluster C groups the 'anxious and fearful' personality disorders: Avoidant, Dependent, and Obsessive-Compulsive PD.
Mental Health and Psychology Personality Disorders 1
Which DSM-5 cluster includes Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal Personality Disorders?