Sample EPPP Test Questions

(Answers provided at bottom of page.)

1. Which statement most accurately describes the relationship between gender and Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
   1. Most individuals diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder are men.
   2. Most individuals diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder are women.
   3. Prior to middle age, men are more likely to be diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder; after middle age, women are more likely to be diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
   4. Prior to middle age, women are more likely to be diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder; after middle age, men are more likely to be diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
2. George is not well-liked by his coworkers. He takes credit for any success within his department, ignoring the contributions made by his peers. George is flabbergasted when others fail to recognize his superior skills and responds with anger if he is criticized outright. George is not averse to taking advantage of others if it will help him to accomplish his goals. Whenever there is a company luncheon, George spends most of his time bragging about his accomplishments to the CEO. George would be most likely to receive a diagnosis of:
   1. Antisocial Personality Disorder
   2. Histrionic Personality Disorder
   3. Narcissistic Personality Disorder
   4. Borderline Personality Disorder
3. Need for excessive praise or admiration, lack of empathy, and preoccupation with success are most characteristic of:
   1. Antisocial Personality Disorder
   2. Narcissistic Personality Disorder
   3. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
   4. Social Phobia
4. Kelly is an art student who has been diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Which of the following statements best represents how Kelly would respond to a criticism of her painting?
   1. "Tell me more about why you don't like the painting. I want to be the best painter ever, so I need to know what I should change."
   2. "We have a difference of opinion. I'm happy with how this painting turned out."
   3. "You obviously know nothing about art. My painting is better than those Jackson Pollack was creating at this stage in his career."
   4. "I'm such a failure. No one ever likes my paintings. It's not perfect, so I should just destroy it."
5. Narcissistic Personality Disorder often co-occurs with other Personality Disorders. Which of the following is not associated with Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
   1. Antisocial Personality Disorder
   2. Paranoid Personality Disorder
   3. Histrionic Personality Disorder
   4. Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

Answers

For this page: 1(A), 2(C), 3(B), 4(C), 5(D)

For mailer "Sample A:" 1(A), 2(C), 3(C), 4(D), 5(B)
For mailer "Sample B:" 1(C), 2(B), 3(B), 4(A), 5(C)