Personality Disorder

Question 1

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) are in what cluster of personalities?

Answer 1

Cluster B

Question 2

What type of personality disorder shows Instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotions and very impulsive behaviors?

Answer 2

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Question 3

What personality disorder is associated with significant morbidity and increased mortality?

Answer 3

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Question 4

1) What personality disorder shows Instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotions?
2) What personality disorder shows a pattern of socially irresponsible, exploitative, and guiltless behavior?

Answer 4

1) Borderline Personality Disorder (This one is more social)

2) Antisocial Personality Disorder (This one is more behavioral)

Question 5

What type of therapy is helpful when specific interpersonal behavior needs to be improved for a patient with a personality disorder?

Answer 5

Group Therapy

Question 6

When is medvac/hospitalization required for a patient with a personality disorder?

Answer 6

Suicidal or Homicidal

Question 7

What personality disorder shows a more common trend with suicidal threats or gestures?

Answer 7

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Question 8

How could a person with borderline personality disorder respond to a minor disagreement?

Answer 8

Extreme anger and Threats of self harm

Question 9

What are common examples of impulsive behaviors associated with Borderline Personality Disorder?

Answer 9

Binge eating
Unsafe sex
Spending money irresponsibly, 
Driving recklessly
Quitting a job they need