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Personality Disorder Clusters in the DSM-5
The DSM-5 organizes the 10 recognized personality disorders into three distinct clusters based on shared traits. Cluster A is characterized by odd or eccentric behaviors; Cluster B by impulsive, dramatic, emotional, and erratic behaviors; and Cluster C by nervous and fearful behaviors.
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A clinician is evaluating several clients. Which of the following descriptions provides the strongest evidence for a potential personality disorder, based on the fundamental definition of this category of disorders?
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A clinical psychologist is evaluating a new client who displays a long-standing pattern of behavior characterized by extreme social anxiety, an intense fear of rejection, and a pervasive feeling of inadequacy. The client goes to great lengths to avoid situations that might involve criticism or disapproval from others. Based on this description, the client's behaviors are most consistent with the general characteristics of which group of personality disorders?
A clinical psychologist begins treating a new client for an anxiety disorder. The client lives in a remote, rural area. The psychologist's approach includes:
- Conducting all therapy sessions via a secure video-conferencing platform.
- Selecting a therapeutic technique that has strong support from numerous research studies for its effectiveness with anxiety.
- Administering a standardized symptom severity scale at the beginning of treatment and planning to re-administer it monthly to monitor changes.
- Discussing the client's personal goals, social support system, and work environment to create a holistic treatment plan.
Which of the following key strategies for improving mental health care is LEAST explicitly demonstrated in the psychologist's approach?
A clinical psychologist begins treating a new client for an anxiety disorder. The client lives in a remote, rural area. The psychologist's approach includes:
- Conducting all therapy sessions via a secure video-conferencing platform.
- Selecting a therapeutic technique that has strong support from numerous research studies for its effectiveness with anxiety.
- Administering a standardized symptom severity scale at the beginning of treatment and planning to re-administer it monthly to monitor changes.
- Discussing the client's personal goals, social support system, and work environment to create a holistic treatment plan.
Which of the following key strategies for improving mental health care is LEAST explicitly demonstrated in the psychologist's approach?