Mental Health and Psychology Personality Disorders

Question 1

Which DSM-5 cluster includes Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal Personality Disorders?

Accepted Answer

Cluster A

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Cluster B

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Borderline PD

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Schizoid PD

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

15

Answer

DSM-5 requires evidence of Conduct Disorder with onset before age 15 as a criterion for diagnosing ASPD.

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