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17 Cards in this Set
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Personality Disorders:
Cluster A (the “...” disorders) -Paranoid -Schizoid -Schizotypical Cluster B (the “...” disorders) -Antisocial -Borderline -Histrionic -Narcissistic Cluster C (the “...” disorders) -Avoidant -Dependent -Obsessive-compulsive |
eccentric
dramatic anxious |
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Cluster A:
... personality disorder – the individual affected with this disorder believes in general that people will exploit, harm, or deceive him/her, even if there is no evidence to support this belief. ... personality disorder – the individual w/this disorder seems to lack desire for intimacy or belonging in a social group, and often chooses being alone to being w/others. Tend not to show full range of emotions. ... personality disorder – the individual w/this d/o is uncomfortable w/close relationships, and also has odd behaviors and thoughts that would be typically viewed by others as eccentric, erratic, and bizarre. |
Paranoid
Schizoid Schizotypal |
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Cluster B “bad”:
... Personality D/O - Individuals with this disorder have no regard for the rights of others. Other, recent names associated with this personality type are psychopath and sociopath. Unable to base their actions on anything except their own immediate desires, persons with this disorder demonstrate a pattern of impulsive, irresponsible, thoughtless, and sometimes criminal behavior. They are often intelligent, articulate individuals with an ability to charm and manipulate others; at their most dangerous, they can become violent criminals who are particularly dangerous to society because of their ability to gain the trust of others combined with their lack of conscience or remorse. |
Antisocial
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Cluster B “bad (cont’d):
... personality disorder. People with this disorder are unstable in their relationships, decisions, moods, and self-perceptions. These individuals are often impulsive and insecure ... personality disorder. The behavior of individuals of this personality type is characterized by persistent attention-seeking, exaggerated emotional displays (such as tantrums), and overreaction to trivial problems and events. |
Borderline
Histrionic |
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Cluster B “bad (cont’d):
... personality disorder - This disorder consists primarily of an inflated sense of self-importance coupled with a lack of empathy for others. Individuals with this disorder display an exaggerated sense of their own importance and abilities and tend to fantasize about them. Such persons also have a sense of entitlement, expecting (and taking for granted) special treatment and concessions from others. Paradoxically, individuals with narcissistic personality disorder are generally very insecure and suffer from low self-esteem. |
Narcissistic
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Cluster C:
... personality disorder – this d/o has characteristics that resemble those of social phobias, including hypersensitivity to possible rejection and the resulting social withdrawal in spite or a strong need for love and acceptance. Individuals with this disorder are inhibited and feel inadequate in social situations. ... personality disorder – persons w/this d/o are extremely passive and tend to subordinate their own needs to those of others. Due to their lack of self-confidence, they avoid asserting themselves and allow others to take responsibility for their lives. |
Avoidant
Dependent |
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Cluster C (cont’d):
... personality disorder – This disorder is characterized by a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control. It differs from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in that these individuals are generally more willing to identify there symptoms as pathological, whereas individuals w/OCP tend to view many of their symptoms as desirable. |
Obsessive-compulsive (OCP)
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DSM-IV-TR specifies eight diagnostic criteria. Individuals with this disorder: -Have difficulty making common decisions. -Need others to assume responsibility for them. -Have difficulty initiating or doing things on their own -Go to excessive lengths to obtain support or nurturing from others. -Have difficulty initiating or doing things on their own. -Feel helpless when alone. -Quickly seek a new relationship when a previous one ends. -Are preoccupied with fears of being left to take care of themselves. |
Dependent personality disorder
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-Avoids close relationships -Prefers solitude -Avoids sex -Lacks pleasure -Lacks close friends. -Indifferent to praise or criticism -Emotional detachment |
Schizoid personality disorder
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-Persistent lying or stealing -Recurrent difficulties with the law -Tendency to violate the rights and boundaries of others -Substance abuse -Aggressive , often violent behavior -A persistent agitated or depressed feeling (...) -Inability to tolerate boredom -Disregard for the safety of self and others -A childhood diagnosis if conduct disorders -Lack of ..., related to hurting others -Superficial charm -Impulsiveness -A sense of entitlement -Inability to make or keep friends -Reckless impulsivity -Has difficulty with authority figures |
Antisocial personality disorder
dysphoria remorse |
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The DSM-IV-TR requires that at least five of the following criteria (or symptoms) be present in an individual for a diagnosis: -frantic efforts to avoid real or perceived abandonment -pattern of unstable and intense interpersonal relationships, characterized by alternating between idealization and devaluation ("love-hate" relationships) -extreme, persistently unstable self-image and sense of self -impulsive behavior in at least two areas (such as spending, sex, substance abuse, reckless driving, binge eating) -recurrent suicidal behavior, gestures, or threats, or recurring acts of self-mutilation (such as cutting or burning oneself) -unstable mood caused by brief but intense episodes of depression, irritability, or anxiety -chronic feelings of emptiness -inappropriate and intense anger, or difficulty controlling anger displayed through temper outbursts, physical fights, and/or sarcasm -stress-related paranoia that passes fairly quickly and/or severe dissociative symptoms— feeling disconnected from one's self, as if one is an observer of one's own actions |
Borderline personality disorder
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Incorrect interpretations of events Odd beliefs or magical thinking Unusual perceptual experiences Odd thinking and speech Emotionally inexpressive Eccentric behavior Lack of close friends Socially anxious |
Schizotypal personality disorder
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DSM-IV-TR lists eight symptoms that form the diagnostic criteria: Center of attention Sexually seductive Shifting emotions Physical appearance Speech style - seductive Dramatic behaviors Suggestibility – follower, not leader Overestimation of intimacy |
Histrionic personality disorder (HPD)
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DSM-IV-TR specifies seven diagnostic criteria: -The person avoids occupational activities that require significant interpersonal contact. -The person is reluctant to participate in social involvement without clear assurance that they will be accepted. -The person fears being shamed or ridiculed in close relationships. -The person is preoccupied with being criticized or rejected. -The person is inhibited in unfamiliar social situations due to feelings of inadequacy. -The person regards him- or herself as socially inept. -The person is reluctant to take social risks, in order to avoid possible humiliation. |
Avoidant personality disorder
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DSM-IV-TR must display at least 4 of the following: -Preoccupation with details, rules, lists, order, organization, or schedules to the point at which the major goal of the activity is lost. -Excessive concern for perfection in small details that interferes with the completion of projects. -Dedication to work and productivity that shuts out friendships and leisure-time activities, when the long hours of work cannot be explained by financial necessity. -Excessive moral rigidity and inflexibility in matters of ethics and values that cannot be accounted for by the standards of the person's religion or culture. -Hoarding things, or saving worn-out or useless objects even when they have no sentimental or likely monetary value. -Insistence that tasks be completed according to one's personal preferences. -Stinginess with the self and others. -Excessive rigidity and obstinacy. |
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
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DSM-IV-TR specifies nine diagnostic criteria. For the clinician to make the diagnosis, an individual must fit five or more of the following descriptions: -He or she has a grandiose sense of self-importance (exaggerates accomplishments and demands to be considered superior without real evidence of achievement). -He or she lives in a dream world of exceptional success, power, beauty, genius, or "perfect" love. -He or she thinks of him- or herself as "special" or privileged, and that he or she can only be understood by other special or high-status people. -He or she demands excessive amounts of praise or admiration from others. -He or she feels entitled to automatic deference, compliance, or favorable treatment from others. -He or she is exploitative towards others and takes advantage of them. -He or she lacks empathy and does not recognize or identify with others' feelings. -He or she is frequently envious of others or thinks that they are envious of him or her. -He or she "has an attitude" or frequently acts in haughty or arrogant ways. |
Narcissistic personality disorder
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A brief summary of the typical symptoms includes: -suspiciousness and distrust of others -questioning hidden motives in others -feelings of certainty, without justification or proof, that others are intent on harming or exploiting them -social isolation -aggressiveness and hostility -little or no sense of humor |
Paranoid Personality Disorder (PPD)
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