Question 1
What term describes a person who typically expects the worst so that they can be relived when the worst does not happen?
defensive optimists
strategic pessimists
defensive pessimists
reverse optimists
Question 2
The items, “I’m kind to myself when I’m experiencing suffering,” “When I’m going through a very hard time, I give myself the caring and tenderness I need,” and “I try to be loving towards myself when I’m feeling emotional pain” measure which component of self-compassion?
self-kindness
common humanity
mindfulness
none of the above
Question 3
Which of the following is NOT listed in your text as a relationship deal-breaker?
dispositional contempt
obsessive-compulsiveness
rejection sensitivity
untrustworthiness
Question 4
_____ personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotion, as well as marked impulsivity. Of the five personality disorders discussed in the lecture, this personality disorder is the only one which is more common among females.
antisocial
borderline
avoidant
obsessive-compulsive
narcissistic
Question 5
All of the following are true regarding antisocial personality disorder EXCEPT:
To receive a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder, there must be evidence of conduct disorder with onset before age 15 years.
Estimates of the prevalence of antisocial personality disorder range from 0.2% to 3.3%.
All people with antisocial personality disorder are serial killers (i.e., repeatedly commit murder).
The essential feature of antisocial personality disorder is a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others.
Antisocial personality disorder is associated with low economic status. That is, it's largely a disorder of the poor.
Question 6
All of the following are true regarding the two-dimensional approach to measuring attachment style in adulthood EXCEPT:
A person's scores on the two dimensions can be used to determine their attachment style type (i.e., secure, dismissing avoidant, preoccupied, and fearful avoidant).
The two dimensions are avoidance and anxiety.
The avoidance dimension measures discomfort with closeness and dependency on others and the anxiety dimension measures fear of rejection and abandonment.
We gain precision by classifying people as having a particular attachment style type (i.e., secure, dismissing avoidant, preoccupied, or fearful avoidant).