personality disorders

Question 1

According to research, which of the following characterological types is more likely to be a serial killer?
a.narcissist
b.schizotypal
c.psychopath
d.sociopath

Answer 1

psychopath

Question 2

According to research, a DSM 5 personality disorder that may reflect gender bias in the constitution of the diagnostic criteria (resulting in misdiagnosis) is:
a.Obsessive-Compulsive
b.Histrionic
c.Avoidant
d.Paranoid

Answer 2

Histrionic

Question 3

According to the article by Leistedt et al. (2014), the chief difference between Karpman’s notion of primary and secondary psychopaths is:
a.resources
b.nature versus nuture
c.neglect
d.parents

Answer 3

nature versus nuture

Question 4

Angelo is described as an unemotional recluse who is indifferent toward interactions with others. Angelo is most representative of which DSM 5 personality disorder?
a.Schizoid
b.Schizotypal
c.Avoidant
d.Anti-social

Answer 4

Schizoid

Question 5

Anti-social personality disorder belongs to which DSM 5 cluster?:
a.Depraved, calculating, or criminal
b.Anxious or fearful
c.Odd or eccentric
d.Dramatic, emotional, erratic

Answer 5

Dramatic, emotional, erratic

Question 6

In Silence of the Lambs (1991), one of Buffalo Bill’s victims had an object inserted in her mouth by the killer. The object was a(n):
a.Cocoon
b.Adult Moth
c.Jewel
d.Flower

Answer 6

Cocoon

Question 7

In Silence of the Lambs (1991), when Clarice Starling was a child she ran away from her home. What caused Clarice to run away?
a.The slaughter of lambs
b.She avoid being sent to an orphanage
c.Lack of food
d.Physical abuse by her caretakers

Answer 7

The slaughter of lambs

Question 8

The DSM 5 personality disorder that manifest odd thoughts, eccentric behaviors, perceptual distortions, and limited relationships best describes the:
a.Avoidant
b.Schizoid
c.Borderline
d.Schizotypal

Answer 8

Schizotypal

Question 9

The DSM 5 personality disorder that appears to be a misnomer because there are no obvious obtrusive thoughts or ritualistic behaviors among its symptoms (as the name suggests) is:
a.Schizoid
b.Paranoid
c.Obsessive-Compulsive
d.Anti-Social

Answer 9

Obsessive-Compulsive

Question 10

The study by Leistedt et al. (2014) found that portrayals of psychopaths or anti-social characters in movies are generally:
a.Transsexual
b.Realistic
c.Genius
d.

Answer 10

Unrealistic