Session 4

Question 1

What is construct validity?

Answer 1

The degree to which a test measures what it claims to be measuring.

Question 2

Explain the two-step procedure of DSM PD diagnosis.

Answer 2

1. Does patient meet the general criteria for PD (enduring pattern of inner experiences and behavior that deviates from cultural expectations; manifested in 2+ areas: cognition, affect, interpersonal functioning and impulse control)
2. Check for the specific criteria of each PD

Question 3

Criteria of PDs in the DSM (characteristics)

Answer 3

• Dichotomous and categorical (PD or no PD)
• Polythetic (no criterion is required)
• All criteria have the same weight
• Heterogeneity within diagnoses

Question 4

Five-factor model + its 5 domains

Answer 4

A dimensional model of personality which consists of five broad, higher order dimensions or
domains of personality (Neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experience, conscientiousness, and agreeableness)

Question 5

What is the most studied operationalization of the FFM?

Answer 5

The NEO-PI-R.

Question 6

Which two key concepts does the Alternative Model of the DMS-5 (AMPD) integrate?

Answer 6

A. The level of personality functioning
B. A dimensional model of 25 personality traits based on 5 domains (Neg. affectivity, detachment, antagonism, disinhibition, psychoticism)

Question 7

In AMPD it’s assumed that PDs are characterized by problems in … and …

Answer 7

self-functioning (identity and self-direction), interpersonal functioning (empathy and intimacy)

Question 8

What does the Personality Inventory for DSM-5 (PID-5) measure?

Answer 8

The 5 domains based on the FFM and 25 maladaptive negative traits of personality of the DSM-5 AMP

Question 9

What does the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 PD (SCIP-5-PD) assess?

Answer 9

The 3 clusters (A, B, C) (semi-structured interview)

Question 10

What does the Semi-Structured Interview for Personality Functioning DSM-5 (STiP-5.1) measure?

Answer 10

The level of personality functioning according to the AMPD

Question 11

What is the inherent risk of self-report instruments for PD diagnosis?

Answer 11

PDs are ego-syntonic and self-reports are susceptible to be biased.

Question 12

Which self-report measure is based on the Big Five/FFM?

Answer 12

The NEO-Personality Inventory - Revised (NEO-PI-R)

Question 13

Which self-report measure is based on 18 maladaptive schemas?

Answer 13

The Young Schema Questionnaire (YSQ)

Question 14

Which self-report measure is one of the most used, yet is prone to interpretation bias?

Answer 14

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2-RF (MMPI-2-RF)

Question 15

Who should be assessed for PD?

Answer 15

Clinicians should rely on informants/clinician-rated methods (patient might be unreliable)

Question 16

When should you assess sb for PD?

Answer 16

Most patients don’t complain about having a PD, but a syndrome disorder - when treatment is ineffective, that’s when we test for PDs

Question 17

DSM-5-criteria is a … approach while differential diagnostics is a … approach to diagnosing PD

Answer 17

1. Categorical/medical

2. Dimensional (motivation and inter/intrapersonal dynamic)

Question 18

What are 6 domains to psycho-diagnostics?

Answer 18

1. Manifest pathology/symptomatology
2. Relationships/support system
3. Cognitions and schemas
4. Personality structure/dynamics
5. Attachment/early trauma
6. Temperament/biological make-up