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Borderline Personality Disorder LeeAnn Larsen Community College of Aurora Psychology 102 Introduction Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is defined by a specific pattern of impairments and traits (dsm-5, 2015). In this paper, I provide background information about Bryce Larsen, my person of interest, I discuss the history, diagnostic criteria, and effects of BPD, and I apply this information to Bryce’s lived experiences. This paper is purely for educational purposes and not a true…

When you think of the word terrorist what is the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps an airplane hijacker, a heatless assassin, a suicide bomber, a religious fanatic or are these all stereotypes and misconceptions? But what do all of these individuals have in common? Do they share specific characteristics and if so can we identify potential terrorists? What drives these individuals to do such horrific acts of violence? What must have snapped in their head and convinced them that what they…

Amy Jade Winehouse was born in London, England on September 14, 1983 to Mitch and Janis Winehouse. Amy’s upbringing was surrounded by musical talent on both sides of her family; she grew up listening to a wide range of different styles but mostly jazz. http://www.biography.com/people/amy-winehouse-244469 she often got in trouble in school for singing during lessons. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/amy-jade-winehouse-691.php#kve5LdjMoIDd6MVD.99 At the age of 12 Amy was accepted into a…

Delusional disorder is a rare chronic disease that often occurs in middle to older aged men and women. This disorder is often hard to find due to the lack of people who seek help and the fact that the symptoms include normal functioning. There are several different types of delusional disorder but they are categorized into two main subjects: non bizarre and bizarre. Under non bizarre, delusions include the belief of being controlled by aliens, belief that the world might end as they see part of…

How was a person with an antisocial disorder treated? Many different people have many different problems. “Antisocial disorder is a disorder that causes the person to be irritable and aggressive, lack guilt, and fails to learn from experience” (source 1 paragraph 10). People with antisocial disorder was more to their self, they were never around other people. If they were in a relationship it would not last long due to the disorder. “Some were made common in men than in women” (source 1…

Northwest Kansas Technical College Argumentative Essay Famous People With Personality Disorders Dejoure Boland Thursday April 27, 2017 Prawl Word count : 891 One in four people in the United States will be diagnosed with a form of personality disorder (World Health Organization). Many things can bring on the onset of a personality disorder such as stress or a need to cope with some sort of trauma. Or a person can be predisposed to having a personality disorder due to…

meets DSM-5 criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder that states individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder may have “recurrent suicidal behaviors, gestures, or threats, or self-mutilating behavior” (pg. 663). Lastly, Cathy reported that she does not like to be alone and that she thinks she is depressed because of feelings of emptiness. However, I think that her feelings of emptiness, as well as other symptoms presented, can be better explained with a Borderline Personality Disorder…

Patients Name: Amanda Diagnosis: Borderline Personality Disorder (Primary) DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder (Lyons&Martin,2013,p.204): 301.83 (F60.3) Borderline Personality Disorder A pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked by impulsivity beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following: 1. Frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined…

Diagnosis Based on the information provided, Tony fits the diagnostic criteria for Antisocial Personality Disorder listed in the DSM 5. Criteria A is “a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others, occurring since the age 15 years, as indicated by three or more” of the listed behaviors (American Psychiatric Association, 2013.) Tony presents all seven of the requirements listed. “Failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors, as indicated by…

example illustrates symptoms of a patient with borderline personality disorder in a family practice setting. Major characteristics of borderline personality disorder include severe mood instability, fear of abandonment, chronic boredom, self-injury, unstable interpersonal relationships, "splitting," identity instability and borderline rage. Early diagnosis may help…