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"It's All Your Fault!" - Working with High Conflict Personalities - Test
by William A. Eddy, LCSW, JD

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1. In her murder trial, what personality disorder did the prosecution say that Betty Broderick had?	Help
Narcissistic Borderline Antisocial Dependent

2. All but which one of these personality disorders are listed in Cluster B of the DSM-5?	Help
Narcissistic Borderline Antisocial Dependent

3. All but which of the following are fundamental characteristics of personality disorders? Their pattern of behavior:	Help
Exists well outside the person's cultural norms. Leads to significant distress or impairment. Is purely in response to situational factors. Is rigid and unchanging.

4. Which non-Cluster B personality disorder does the author report is appearing in many high-conflict disputes?	Help
Borderline Obsessive-Compulsive Paranoid Schizotypal

5. In the case of In re Eben Gossage, On Admission, which of the following was NOT one of the reasons the California Supreme Court gave for denying his application to become an attorney?	Help
His substance abuse problems were not under control. He only disclosed four of his 17 criminal convictions on his application. He repeatedly violated state traffic laws. There was a pattern of misconduct while he was preparing to be a lawyer.

6. According to the author's theory, those with personality disorders or maladaptive personality traits are often successful in court for which of the following reasons?

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Their high-intensity emotions can be very persuasive in getting the attention of the judge or jury.
They are more skilled at the short-term use of peripheral persuasion, and in the absence of factual information the peripheral route of persuasion can dominate decision-making.
A more emotionally reasonable party can appear less persuasive -- even though more truthful and flexible in out-of-court problem-solving.
All of the above

7. According to the author's theory, which of the following is NOT a reason someone with high conflict personality would seek Negative Advocates in a legal case?	Help
They rely heavily on others to help them solve their problems. They seek to know others' perspectives on the causes of their problems. They seek people in positions of power to assist in blaming a target. They seek to persuade others to agree with their cognitive distortions.

8. How successful are attorneys in seeking jury verdicts with an aggressive style compared to an assertive style?	Help
Aggressive style is equal to assertive style Aggressive style is more successful than assertive style Aggressive style is less successful than assertive style Researchers are unable to tell which is better

9. According to a recent study cited by the author, approximately what percentage of the general population has a Borderline Personality Disorder?	Help
2% 3% 6% 9%

10. All but which of the following are criteria for the diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder under the DSM-5?

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Identity disturbance: markedly and persistently unstable self-image or sense of self
A pattern of unstable and intense interpersonal relationships characterized by alternating between extremes of idealization and devaluation
Chronic feelings of emptiness
Believes that he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high status people, or institutions

11. Research indicates that which of the following may be causes of Borderline Personality Disorder?	Help
Biological differences, especially in the brain's regulation of emotions Physical or sexual abuse as a child The dynamics of invalidating environments All of the above

12. In the case of In re Kristin H., what type of evidence did the Court of Appeals allow to be considered even though the mother objected?	Help
Demonstrative evidence Irrelevant evidence Hearsay evidence Subpoenaed evidence

13. The mother in the case of In re Kristin H. lost her parental rights in part because she stopped taking her medication. What was the reason she gave for not taking her medication?	Help
It made her feel manic. It caused her to fall asleep while caring for her child. She felt she could just rely on her inner strength. It didn't interact well with the illegal drugs she was taking.

14. Which of the following reasons has the personality researcher Theodore Millon suggested to explain why those with Borderline Personality Disorder may be increasing in our society?	Help
The changing racial makeup of society An increase in estrogen in the water supply Substance-abuse-related changes in the brain Increase in the number of chaotic families

15. According to the most recent research mentioned in the course, approximately what percentage of those with Borderline Personality Disorder are women?	Help
55% 65% 75% 85%

16. Which of the following is NOT recommended in handling problems for those with Borderline Personality Disorder?	Help
Encouraging consistency in relationships with professionals Encouraging high expectations in relationships with professionals Cognitive Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy

17. Which of the following are criteria for a diagnosis of Narcissistic Personality Disorder?	Help
Reckless disregard for safety of self or others Is suggestible, i.e. easily influenced by others or circumstances Is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of him or her None of the above

18. Aaron Beck describes which of the following as characteristic of Narcissists?	Help
Contemptuous of anyone who tries to hold them accountable for their exploitative, self-centered behavior When in a position of authority, may misuse power to exploit those under his or her influence, such as sexual harassment Narcissists who are political figures may behave as if their authority exempts them from generally accepted norms of conduct. All of the above

19. According to a recent study cited by the author, approximately what percentage of the general population has a Narcissistic Personality Disorder?	Help
1% 3% 6% 9%

20. According to recent research cited by the author, approximately what percentage of those with Narcissistic Personality Disorder are men?	Help
45% 60% 75% 90%

21. The author suggests that lawyers encourage clients with possible NPD to go into therapy to deal with which of the following?	Help
Family problems Divorce problems Work problems Stress

22. As reported by the author, what percent of the general population and what percent of the prison population are estimated to have Antisocial Personality Disorder?	Help
1% of general population and 2% of prison population 2-4% of general population and 50% of prison population 5-7% of general population and 50% of prison population 5-7% of general population and 75% of prison population

23. Which of the following is a criteria of Antisocial Personality Disorder?	Help
Conduct disorder before age 15 Deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure Impulsivity or failure to plan ahead All of the above

24. As reported by the author, Antisocials can be identified easiest by which pattern of behavior?	Help
Repeatedly violating minor laws, such as traffic violations A history of prison sentences Drug dealing, whether or not convicted Lying to government officials

25. Which of the following personality disorders appears to have the strongest genetic component?	Help
Borderline Narcissistic Antisocial Histrionic

26. Most of those with antisocial personality disorder tend to show what level of intelligence compared to the general population?	Help
Higher intelligence Moderate intelligence Lower intelligence Same as general population

27. In the Court of Appeals case of DeLaMatter v. DeLaMatter in Wisconsin, the Court concluded that a Histrionic Personality Disorder affects the manner in which the individual deals with people and is characterized by which tendency?	Help
A tendency to see themselves as superior to those around them A tendency to steal from those close to them A tendency to have shallow relationships with others A tendency to go into sudden rages with those close to them

28. Which of the following is a criteria for Histrionic Personality Disorder?	Help
Considers relationships to be more intimate than they actually are Displays rapidly shifting expression of emotions Interaction with others is often characterized by inappropriate sexually seductive or provocative behavior. All of the above

29. People with Paranoid Personality Disorder are more likely to have which characteristics compared to those with a Cluster B personality disorder?	Help
To believe there are conspiracies against them To carry a grudge To expect to be betrayed by those close to them All of the above

30. According to reports received by the author, who are those with paranoid personality traits more likely to sue than those with Cluster B personality traits?	Help
Their employers Their family members Their neighbors Their schoolmates

31. In comparison to Schizophrenia, which does the author mention is more likely to be true of someone with Paranoid Personality Disorder?	Help
They are less fearful. Their fears could be true. They have more auditory hallucinations. They have more delusions.

32. According to the author's theory, the unhelpful behavior of a Negative Advocate for an HCP is similar to the unhelpful behavior of someone in relationship with person with which of the following conditions?	Help
Schizophrenia Diabetes Substance Abuse Cancer

33. Which is NOT one of the four steps recommended in managing someone with a high conflict personality?	Help
Bonding Structure Reality-Testing Confrontation

34. Which is reported as a preoccupation for those with Antisocial Personalities?	Help
Fear of being ignored Fear of being dominated Fear of being abandoned Fear of being inferior

35. Which is NOT recommended in working with an HCP?	Help
Regularly changing who to contact at your office Keeping an arm's length relationship Validating the person, not the complaint Anticipating crises

36. Legal professionals should make which of the following clear to their possible high conflict clients?	Help
That the judge in their case is inexperienced That their clients have personality disorders That most cases settle out of court That they understand exactly what is going on in the client's case

37. The author recommends teaching parties and professionals to choose their battles with possible high conflict people for which of the following reasons?	Help
To make sure you always assert yourself by going to court To avoid reacting to minor issues and misperceptions To recognize that all issues are about you and you should draw a firm line To make sure you always compromise and never go to court

38. When does the author recommend that it is important for HCPs to vent their emotions?	Help
Right before they focus on making important decisions Almost always Almost never It depends on who their target is

39. Why is it unhelpful for advocates, dispute resolvers and targets of blame to show that they fully believe an HCP in a legal dispute?	Help
They are less likely to feel the need to pay the professionals It reinforces their cognitive distortions They lose interest when they are not challenged They prefer professionals to fight with each other

40. Which type of communication should a client always respond to?	Help
A declaration filed at court A letter written from one attorney to the other A comment made by the other party to a dispute right after court A comment made by a supportive family member

41. In California, which process can authorize the release of confidential therapy information about a client?	Help
A release signed by a spouse of a competent client? A release signed by an attorney for a competent client? A subpoena from a lawyer None of the above

42. In doing therapy with children potentially involved in court, which of the following is NOT mentioned by the author as supported by research?	Help
The roles of therapist and forensic interviewer must be kept separate. Therapists and interviewers must remain skeptical and objective, while being generally supportive. There is a difference between taking what a child says seriously and believing everything a child says. A child must be helped to communicate through the use of anatomically correct dolls.

43. Which of the following is addressed by the AFCC Guidelines for Court-Involved Therapists?	Help
Professional responsibility in family court cases Confidentiality issues for therapists How to communicate with lawyers All of the above

44. Which of the following concerns does the author have about psychological evaluations?	Help
Personality disorder information is not mentioned enough. Evaluators tend to focus too little on presenting problems. Evaluators do not bond strongly enough with the parties. All of the above

45. Parenting Coordinators can always be appointed by a court using which method?	Help
At the request of one parent By court order regardless of whether the parents object It depends on state law All of the above

46. Parenting Coordinators are NOT involved in which of the following?	Help
Making custody decisions Resolving disputes over court-ordered visitation Helping parents communicate Reinforcing the parents' proposal-making skills

47. If a court has appointed a neutral psychological evaluator, a parent has the legal right to do which of the following?	Help
Cross-examine the evaluator Present a separate expert to challenge the evaluator's report To challenge the evaluator's knowledge on a subject All of the above

48. Which is not an area in which opportunities are increasing for mental health professionals in legal disputes with High Conflict Personalities?	Help
Serving as an expert witness Serving as a case consultant Serving as a family court commissioner Serving as a collaborative law coach

"It's All Your Fault!" - Working with High Conflict Personalities - Test by William A. Eddy, LCSW, JD

"It's All Your Fault!" - Working with High Conflict Personalities - Test
by William A. Eddy, LCSW, JD