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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. Which personality disorder is not listed in Cluster B of the DSM-IV?	Help
Narcissistic Borderline Antisocial Dependent

3. Which is not a fundamental characteristic of personality disorders?	Help
Their pattern of behavior exists well outside the person's cultural norms Their pattern of behavior leads to significant distress or impairment Their pattern of behavior is purely in response to situational factors Their pattern of behavior is rigid and unchanging

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. True or False? Research on jury verdicts shows that attorneys who use an aggressive style are more successful in obtaining favorable verdicts than those who use an assertive style.	Help
True False

8. Approximately what percentage of the general population has a Borderline Personality Disorder?	Help
2% 3% 5% 9%

9. Which is not one of the criteria for the diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder under the DSM-IV?

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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

10. 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

11. True or False? In the case of In Re Kristin H., even though the mother objected to hearsay evidence from her parents the Court of Appeals determined that these statements were properly admitted into evidence.	Help
True False

12. 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

13. True or False? The personality researcher Theodore Millon suggests that those with Borderline Personality Disorder may be increasing in our society as a result of the increase in chaotic families in recent years.	Help
True False

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. True or False? As reported by the author, Antisocials can be identified easiest by their patterns of repeatedly violating minor laws, such as traffic violations or IRS filings.	Help
True False

20. True or False? In the Court of Appeals case of DeLaMatter v. DeLaMatter in Wisconsin in 1989, the Court concluded that a Histrionic Personality Disorder affects the manner in which the individual deals with people and is characterized by a tendency to draw attention to one's self, be flamboyant, have shallow relationships with others, and affects the individual's ability to maintain employment.

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True
False

21. 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 and shallow expression of emotions Interaction with others is often characterized by inappropriate sexually seductive or provocative behavior All of the above

22. 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

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

24. 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

25. 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

26. True or False? Legal professionals should confidently make it clear that they understand exactly what is going on in the client's case and that they know exactly how to handle it.	Help
True False

27. The author recommends teaching parties and professionals to choose their battles 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

28. True or False? The author recommends that it is important that HCPs vent their emotions fully before they can focus on the real problems and make rational decisions.	Help
True False

29. True or False? When advocates, dispute resolvers and targets of blame show that they fully believe an HCP in a legal dispute, it usually helps reduce the conflict and the dispute can be resolved.	Help
True False

30. Is it usually more important for a client to respond to a declaration filed at court or a letter written from one attorney to the other?	Help
The Declaration The Letter

31. In California, can one spouse alone authorize the release of confidential therapy information about both spouses?	Help
Yes No

32. 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.

33. Regarding psychological evaluations, does the author encourage psychologists to withhold Axis II information or reveal it with their reports?	Help
Withhold Axis II information Reveal Axis II information

34. If a court has appointed a neutral psychological evaluator, may one party present his or her own separate expert witness to criticize the report in court?	Help
Yes No

35. Are opportunities for psychologists increasing or decreasing in relation to court cases involving High Conflict Personalities?	Help
Increasing Decreasing

"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