Ron has been in treatment for depression and has seen an improvement in his symp
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Ron has been in treatment for depression and has seen an improvement in his symptoms. Unfortunately, Ron's family is not very supportive and makes statements like, "why can't you find a job?" and "why do you lie in bed all day?" The statements are examples of:
A. behavorial activation, B. expressed emotion, C. negative schemas, D. intrusion
Tyler is 8 years old. He has difficulty relating to others and exhibits some deficits in expressing nonverbal behaviors like making appropriate eye contact and facial expressions. He responds negatively to over-stimulating environments and when he has to change his daily routine.
A. Autism Spectrum Disorder, B. Communication Disorder, C. Learning Disability, D. Intellectual Disability
Ming has an unstable sense of her identity and often has abrupt shifts in her emotions. She engages in self-damaging and impulsive behaviors, such as non-suicidal self-injury, binge-eating, and substance abuse. She fears abandonment and sometimes experiences dissociation when stressed. Which personality disorder best fits the description of Ming's behavior and cognitive patterns?
A. borderline personality disorder, B. dependent personality disorder, C. schizotypal personality disorder, D. obsessive-complusive disorder
Carla has a difficult time maintaining friendships and trusting others. She is generally suspicious of the motives of other people, often negatively misinterprets other's behavior, and holds grudges for perceived wrongs. Based on this information, the most likely personality diagnosis for Carla would be:
A. narcissistic personality disorder, B. paranoid personality disorder, C. schizoid personality disorder, D. dependent personality disorder
Pierre wears winter coats in hot and humid weather, believes that he has telepathic powers, and has unusal speech patterns. He does not have close relationships with others because he is suspicious of other people, even those he has known for many years. Pierre is exhibiting characteristics of _____ personality disorder.
A. narcissistic, B. borderline, C. schizotypal, D. schizoid
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Explanation / Answer
1. expressed emotion as family is expressing unsupportve emotions and generating negativity in him due to which his condition can worsen
2. autism spectrum disorder as People with ASD have difficulty with social communication and interaction, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors.they show syumptoms like making little or inconsistent eye contact.
3. borderline personality disorder as its symptoms include unstable self image, impulsive and dangerous behavior like substance abuse, mood swings, self harming behavior as well as suicidal threats or behaviors.
4. schizoid personality disorder as it involvess symptoms like lack of interest in relaytionships, difficulties in maintaining friendships, trust issues etc
5.schizotypal as such people have severe social anxiety, disorder of thought, paranoid ideation, derealization, transient psychosis, and often unconventional beliefs.
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