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Free Online Psychology test of Core Belief for Personality Disorder PBQ test

Core Belief

“Core beliefs are our most deeply held assumptions about ourselves, the world, and others. They are firmly embedded in our thinking and significantly shape our reality and behaviors”.1https://positivepsychology.com/core-beliefs-worksheets/

Core beliefs are often developed as you grow up and experience life. Most of these beliefs are created in childhood. Beliefs are like a truth that you hold deeply enough to never deviate from them. You may behave in a way that is different from your core beliefs, based on the demand of the situation, but, you would always tend to get back to your beliefs. Your thoughts and feelings would get influenced by these beliefs because they define who you are, deeply integrated into your personality. Because of the influence of the Core Beliefs in two major components that is cognition and emotion, your behaviors are in many ways shaped by these.

If ever you have to act to behave in a way against your beliefs, you would resent your situation, which would lead to neuroticism. Finally, you would give away the masks and would adopt the core belief to drive you, and your character. That is when, these beliefs become overt, and define your personality.

Personality

A personality is an image of you that you create so that people around you can identify you and make sense of you based on this image. Personality is created by us to be more socially acceptable. Personality comes from the Latin word “Persona”, which means a theoretical mask worn by an actor. Therefore your personality defines your thoughts, expressions, feelings, behaviors. We create personalities to mask our darker side and be more socially acceptable.

A pleasant personality is a more socially acceptable representation of oneself. An unpleasant or disorder personality is a representation of a person that affects others negatively. So, a personality is also a classification of a person we make to make it easy for us to connect and communicate with the person. Some of the leveling of the personalities that we do in our day-to-day life are as follows.

Different Personalities
Personality disorder PBQ

Personality Disorder2American Psychiatric Association (1994). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fourth edition. Washington, DC

Even though there are good and bad personalities(based on wider acceptance), some particular personality traits affect those around them extremely adversely in comparison to other types. A personality disorder is a type of mental disorder in which you have a rigid and unhealthy pattern of thinking, functioning, and behaving. 3https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/personality-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20354463

Therefore, a personality disorder is a set of personality traits that have the most adverse effect on social interaction, relationships, as well as the own health of the person with the disorder. Due to the particular recognizable identity and pattern, personality disorders are identified as clinical entities and are incorporated in DSM-5 and ICD-10/11, two widely accepted international books, compiling major illnesses and their corresponding symptoms.

 

Personality Disorder Types, Cluster A, Cluster B, and Cluster C personality Disorders
Major Clusters of Personality disorders, Cluster A, Cluster B, and Cluster C

There are several recognized personality disorders that are recognized to be a clinical entity4https://epomedicine.com/medical-students/personality-disorders-mnemonic/. Because of the similarity in their traits, they are grouped into three clusters.

Cluster A personality disorders are the result of certain malfunctions of the brain. They happen either due to some disease, head injury, or simply structural problems in the brain. Cluster A is more subconscious and involves sensory processing.

Cluster B personality disorder is one that arises due to emotional and cognitive dysregulation. They are often developed as a compensatory mechanism of some of the other childhood trauma.

Cluster C personality disorders are behavioral. They are developed as a result of our reinforcement learning, where we calibrate ourselves to become more socially acceptable.

Personality Disorder Beliefs(PB)

Not everyone’s behavioral traits converge to a certain dysfunctional type. We carry some of the other dysfunctional thoughts, feelings, perception of the world, that has the potential to get developed into a personality disorder. Personality Disorder Beliefs are the core beliefs of yours that can lead you towards a certain personality disorder under stressors.

PBQ Personality Belief Questionnaire Instrument(PBQ)

PBQ 5Beck, A. T., & Beck, J. S. (1991)., The personality belief questionnaire. Unpublished assessment instrument. The Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. is developed 6Development of the Personality Belief Questionnaire (PBQ) Andrew C. Butler, Ph.D., September 2003 to assist clinicians and researchers in assessing these beliefs among patients. The 126-item PBQ includes scales for nine of the disorders listed on Axis II of the DSM. Each scale consists of 14 beliefs. The scales can be administered separately or (more typically) together. The entire PBQ takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.

Why PBQ Test?

PBQ is a self-assessment, as well as a primary screening test to identify the overall dysfunctional part of your personality. Knowing these beliefs and your affinity to develop a pathological personality disorder may help yourself and your clinician to take preemptive measures. This test is for those who are not being diagnosed as having any clinical disorder, but those who doubt that they might have some problems or the other. It is for those who are more open to knowing more about them so that they can understand how people are perceiving them. This is a gold-standard widely used test to identify early changes of PD.

Clinical Relevance

The PBQ can be used clinically in two ways: to provide a cognitive profile and to identify specific dysfunctional beliefs that can be addressed in treatment. One benefit of a PBQ profile is that the relative strengths of beliefs across numerous personality disorders can be seen. This is
important since personality disorder patients rarely present with a “pure” personality disorder and co-existing features from multiple personality disorders are common (Clark, 1999)7Clark, L. A. (1999). Dimensional approaches to personality disorder assessment and diagnosis. In C. Robert Cloninger (Ed.), Personality and Psychopathology, (pp. 219-244). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press. .

PBQ responses can be reviewed with patients to explore several important areas: for example, how certain beliefs are currently impacting their emotions and behavior and how these beliefs may have been learned and maintained, even in the face of significant contradictory data. Patients can also be guided to assess the relative advantages and disadvantages of holding these beliefs and to develop alternative more adaptive beliefs.

Please Note:

(1) The PBQ assesses beliefs associated with various Axis II disorders. It does not directly assess the criterion behaviors for these disorders. (2)Assessment of criterion behaviors should be done through other assessment methods(e.g., diagnostic interviewing). (3) There is no empirically established cut-off score on the PBQ that indicates the presence or absence of a personality disorder diagnosis.

Reliability of the Instrument

PBQ test Reliability

Note. N = 756. Coefficients in bold on the diagonal are reliability estimates (Cronbach’s alpha). With the exception of the correlation between the Dependent and Schizoid scales, all coefficients are statistically significant at p < .05.

Therefore, PBQ is a Valid and Reliable instrument.

How to Interpret the Results of the PBQ Test?

You may probably like to get yourself fully assessed by a trained psychologist if you want to understand the cluster in detail. Alternatively, you can also delve into deeper self-study to understand yourself better based on your spectrum. If you find yourself high on any personality disorder spectrum, it is better to take clinical assistance from a psychologist.

On the other hand, if you are struggling with personal, interpersonal, and social life and you identified the personality traits that are affecting you, and if you want to improve your overall quality of life, then please setup a call with the Lyfas team.

References

[1]https://positivepsychology.com/core-beliefs-worksheets/

[2]https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/personality-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20354463

[3]American Psychiatric Association (1994). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fourth edition. Washington, DC

[4]https://epomedicine.com/medical-students/personality-disorders-mnemonic/

[5]Beck, A. T., & Beck, J. S. (1991)., The personality belief questionnaire. Unpublished assessment instrument. The Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.

[6]Development of the Personality Belief Questionnaire (PBQ) Andrew C. Butler, Ph.D., September 2003

[7][6]Clark, L. A. (1999). Dimensional approaches to personality disorder assessment and diagnosis.In C. Robert Cloninger (Ed.), Personality and Psychopathology, (pp. 219-244). Washington,DC: American Psychiatric Press.

Disclaimer

The PBQ test is provided as-is. Acculi Labs Pvt. Ltd. and Lyfas take no responsibility for the harm arising from taking the test including Hypochondriasis, mental trauma, and others. Furthermore, we take no responsibility for the validity and accuracy of the test. This is adapted from the original PBQ test. This is an anonymous test, and we do not capture any sensitive data of yours that reveals your identity including your name, GPS, mobile number, etc. However, we log your IP address along with the final test result(not individual answers). No medicine can be prescribed based on the results of this test. By taking the test you agree to not hold Acculi Labs Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore and Lyfas is not responsible and liable for any damage.

Take Core Belief of Personality Disturbances PBQ Test Online

 

1.I am socially inept and socially undesirable in work or social situations.
2.2. Other people are potentially critical, indifferent, demeaning, or rejecting.
3.3. I cannot tolerate unpleasant feelings.
4.4. If people get close to me, they will discover the “real” me and reject me.
5.5. Being exposed as inferior or inadequate will be intolerable.
6.6. I should avoid unpleasant situations at all cost.
7.7. If I feel or think something unpleasant, I should try to wipe it out or distract myself (for example, think of something else, have a drink, take a drug, or watch television).
8.8. I should avoid situations in which I attract attention, or be as inconspicuous as possible.
9.9. Unpleasant feelings will escalate and get out of control.
10.If others criticize me, they must be right.
11.11. It is better not to do anything than to try something that might fail.
12.12. If I don’t think about a problem, I don’t have to do anything about it.
13.13. Any signs of tension in a relationship indicate the relationship has gone bad; therefore, I should cut it off.
14.14. If I ignore a problem, it will go away.
15.15. I am needy and weak.
16.16. I need somebody around available at all times to help me to carry out what I need to do or in case something bad happens.
17.17. My helper can be nurturant, supportive, and confident — if he or she wants to be.
18.18. I am helpless when I’m left on my own.
19.19. I am basically alone — unless I can attach myself to a stronger person.
20.20. The worst possible thing would be to be abandoned.
21.21. If I am not loved, I will always be unhappy.
22.22. I must do nothing to offend my supporter or helper.
23.23. I must be subservient in order to maintain his or her good will.
24.24. I must maintain access to him or her at all times.
25.25. I should cultivate as intimate a relationship as possible
26.26. I can’t make decisions on my own.
27.27. I can’t cope as other people can.
28.28. I need others to help me make decisions or tell me what to do.
29.29. I am self-sufficient, but I do need others to help me reach my goals.
30.30. The only way I can preserve my self-respect is by asserting myself indirectly; for example, by not carrying out instructions exactly.
31.31. I like to be attached to people but I am unwilling to pay the price of being dominated.
32.32. Authority figures tend to be intrusive,demanding, interfering, and controlling.
33.33. I have to resist the domination of authorities but at the same time maintain their approval and acceptance.
34.34. Being controlled or dominated by others is intolerable.
35.35. I have to do things my own way.
36.36. Making deadlines, complying with demands, and conforming are direct blows to my pride and self-sufficiency.
37.37. If I follow the rules the way people expect, it will inhibit my freedom of action.
38.38. It is best not to express my anger directly but to show my displeasure by not conforming.
39.39. I know what’s best for me and other people shouldn’t tell me what to do.
40.40. Rules are arbitrary and stifle me.
41.41. Other people are often too demanding.
42.42. If I regard people as too bossy, I have a right to disregard their demands.
43.43. I am fully responsible for myself and others.
44.44. I have to depend on myself to see that things get done.
45.45. Others tend to be too casual, often irresponsible, self-indulgent, or incompetent.
46.46. It is important to do a perfect job on everything.
47.47. I need order, systems, and rules in order to get the job done properly.
48.48. If I don’t have systems, everything will fall apart.
49.49. Any flaw or defect of performance may lead to a catastrophe.
50.50. It is necessary to stick to the highest standards at all times, or things will fall apart.
51.51. I need to be in complete control of my emotions.
52.52. People should do things my way.
53.53. If I don’t perform at the highest level, I will fail.
54.Flaws, defects, or mistakes are intolerable.
55.55. Details are extremely important.
56.My way of doing things is generally the best way.
57.57. I have to look out for myself.
58.58. Force or cunning is the best way to get things done.
59.59. We live in a jungle and the strong person is the one who survives.
60.60. People will get at me if I don’t get them first.
61.61. It is not important to keep promises or honor debts.
62.62. Lying and cheating are OK as long as you don’t get caught.
63.63. I have been unfairly treated and am entitled to get my fair share by whatever means I can.
64.64. Other people are weak and deserve to be taken.
65.65. If I don’t push other people, I will get pushed around.
66.66. I should do whatever I can get away with.
67.67. What others think of me doesn’t really matter.
68.68. If I want something, I should do whatever is necessary to get it.
69.69. I can get away with things so I don’t need to worry about bad consequences.
70.70. If people can’t take care of themselves, that’s their problem
71.I am a very special person.
72.72. Since I am so superior, I am entitled to special treatment and privileges.
73.73. I don’t have to be bound by the rules that apply to other people.
74.74. It is very important to get recognition, praise, and admiration.
75.75. If others don’t respect my status, they should be punished.
76.76. Other people should satisfy my needs.
77.77. Other people should recognize how special I am.
78.78. It’s intolerable if I’m not accorded my due respect or don’t get what I’m entitled to.
79.79. Other people don’t deserve the admiration or riches they get.
80.80. People have no right to criticize me.
81.81. No one’s needs should interfere with my own.
82.82. Since I am so talented, people should go out of their way to promote my career.
83.83. Only people as brilliant as I am understand me.
84.84. I have every reason to expect grand things.
85.85. I am an interesting, exciting person.
86.86. In order to be happy, I need other people to pay attention to me.
87.Unless I entertain or impress people, I am nothing.
88.88. If I don’t keep others engaged with me, they won’t like me.
89.89. The way to get what I want is to dazzle or amuse people.
90.90. If people don’t respond very positively to me, they are rotten.
91.91. It is awful if people ignore me.
92.92. I should be the center of attention.
93.93. I don’t have to bother to think things through – I can go by my “gut” feeling.
94.94. If I entertain people, they will not notice my weaknesses.
95.95. I cannot tolerate boredom.
96.96. If I feel like doing something, I should go ahead and do it.
97.97. People will pay attention only if I act in extreme ways.
98.98. Feelings and intuition are much more important than rational thinking and planning.
99.99. It doesn’t matter what other people think of me.
100.It is important for me to be free and independent of others.
101.I enjoy doing things more by myself than with other people.
102.In many situations, I am better off to be left alone.
103.I am not influenced by others in what I decide to do.
104.Intimate relations with other people are not important to me.
105.I set my own standards and goals for myself.
106.My privacy is much more important to me than closeness to people.
107.What other people think doesn’t matter to me.
108.I can manage things on my own without anybody’s help.
109.It’s better to be alone than to feel “stuck” with other people.
110.I shouldn’t confide in others.
111.I can use other people for my own purposes as long as I don’t get involved.
112.Relationships are messy and interfere with freedom.
113.I cannot trust other people.
114.Other people have hidden motives
115.Others will try to use me or manipulate me if I don’t watch out.
116.I have to be on guard at all times.
117.It isn’t safe to confide in other people.
118.If people act friendly, they may be trying to use or exploit me.
119.People will take advantage of me if I give them the chance.
120.For the most part, other people are unfriendly.
121.Other people will deliberately try to demean me.
122.Oftentimes people deliberately want to annoy me.
123.I will be in serious trouble if I let other people think they can get away with mistreating me.
124.If other people find out things about me, they will use them against me.
125.People often say one thing and mean something else.
126.A person whom I am close to could be disloyal or unfaithful.
127.What is Your Gender?
128.What is Your Age Group?

References

  • 1
    https://positivepsychology.com/core-beliefs-worksheets/
  • 2
    American Psychiatric Association (1994). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fourth edition. Washington, DC
  • 3
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/personality-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20354463
  • 4
    https://epomedicine.com/medical-students/personality-disorders-mnemonic/
  • 5
    Beck, A. T., & Beck, J. S. (1991)., The personality belief questionnaire. Unpublished assessment instrument. The Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.
  • 6
    Development of the Personality Belief Questionnaire (PBQ) Andrew C. Butler, Ph.D., September 2003
  • 7
    Clark, L. A. (1999). Dimensional approaches to personality disorder assessment and diagnosis. In C. Robert Cloninger (Ed.), Personality and Psychopathology, (pp. 219-244). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press.

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