Personality Disorders MCQ Quiz | General Psychiatry

1. A 30-year-old man has a lifelong pattern of social withdrawal. He has no desire for close relationships and prefers solitary activities. He appears emotionally cold and detached. Which personality disorder is most likely?

2. Which defense mechanism is most characteristic of Borderline Personality Disorder?

3. A patient presents with a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy. These features are hallmark signs of which personality disorder?

4. Which of the following personality disorders belongs to Cluster C (anxious-fearful)?

5. A 22-year-old woman is brought to the clinic by her friends who are concerned about her pattern of unstable relationships, dramatic mood swings, and recurrent self-harming behaviors. She has an intense fear of abandonment. What is the most likely diagnosis?

6. Magical thinking, ideas of reference, and unusual perceptual experiences are characteristic features of which personality disorder?

7. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was specifically developed for the treatment of which personality disorder?

8. A 45-year-old CEO is known for his perfectionism, rigidity, and excessive devotion to work, which impairs his social relationships. He is preoccupied with details, rules, and schedules. This clinical picture is most consistent with:

9. What is the key difference between Avoidant Personality Disorder and Schizoid Personality Disorder?

10. A 28-year-old individual is excessively emotional, consistently seeks to be the center of attention, and uses physical appearance to draw attention. Their speech is impressionistic and lacks detail. Which personality disorder best fits this description?

11. The diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder requires evidence of which disorder before the age of 15?

12. A 40-year-old man is extremely suspicious of others, believing they are trying to harm or deceive him without sufficient basis. He is reluctant to confide in others and often bears grudges. Which personality disorder is most likely?

13. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Borderline Personality Disorder?

14. A patient has a pervasive need to be taken care of, leading to submissive and clinging behavior and fears of separation. They have difficulty making everyday decisions without excessive advice from others. This is characteristic of:

15. Personality disorders are generally characterized by patterns of behavior that are:

16. The term “ego-syntonic” in the context of personality disorders means that the individual:

17. Which personality disorder is more commonly diagnosed in women than in men in clinical settings?

18. A 35-year-old man has a history of repeated unlawful acts, deceitfulness, impulsivity, and a lack of remorse. He has been in multiple physical fights. He is at least 18 years old. What is the most fitting diagnosis?

19. The “odd, eccentric” cluster of personality disorders is:

20. What is the primary fear in an individual with Avoidant Personality Disorder?

21. Pharmacotherapy for personality disorders is primarily aimed at:

22. Which personality disorder is on the schizophrenia spectrum and is characterized by acute discomfort in close relationships, cognitive or perceptual distortions, and eccentricities of behavior?

23. “La belle indifférence” is a historical term sometimes associated with which personality disorder, though it’s more classically linked to conversion disorder?

24. A key feature distinguishing Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is:

25. A patient with Narcissistic Personality Disorder would be most likely to become enraged or distressed in response to: