An individual is observed to obtain a high score on most of the facets of the agreeable domain of the five-factor model. If this person is found to be suffering from a personality disorder, that disorder is most likely to be _______.
a. narcissistic personality disorder
b. dependent personality disorder
c. obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
d. none of the above
b. dependent personality disorder
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The chief characteristic of bulimia nervosa is
a. self-induced vomiting. b. binge eating. c. self-starvation. d. a preoccupation with food.
Which statement best describes systems theory?
a. Family systems evolve slowly through psychosocial evolution. b. Family members are interdependent in which each member can influence the others. c. Vicarious reinforcement can be used by family members to create equilibrium. d. Role enactment produces role strain that impacts the family's microsystem.
Theo is quite a loner. He walks to class by himself, does not talk to anyone, and appears indifferent to other people. It is clear that Theo neither desires nor enjoys closeness with others. He does not act in any obviously unusual ways, nor does he appear to possess strange beliefs about the world. Of the following personality disorders, Theo appears to be a. avoidant
b. antisocial. c. schizotypal. d. schizoid.
Who is MOST at risk for anorexia?
A) Ryan, a 16-year-old on the swim team B) Lauren, a 45-year-old who has problems controlling her impulses C) Melissa, a 16-year-old who makes top grades in all her classes D) Adam, a 30-year-old salesman who is looking for a serious relationship