Ch 23: Personality Disorders Flashcards
The totality of emotional and behavioral characteristics that are particular to a specific person and that remain somewhat stable and predictable over time.
personality
characteristics with which an individual is born or develops early in life
personality traits
occur when these traits become rigid and inflexible and contribute to maladaptive patterns of behavior or impairment in functioning
personality disorders
how many specific types of personality disorders are there
10
what are the three clusters that personality disorders fall into
Behaviors described as odd or eccentric
Behaviors described as dramatic, emotional, or erratic
Behaviors described as anxious or fearful
Characterized by a pervasive, persistent, and inappropriate mistrust of others
suspicious of others’ motives and assume that others intend to exploit, harm, or deceive them.
paranoid personality disorder
clinical picture of paranoid personality disorder
Constantly on guard Hypervigilant Ready for any real or imagined threat Trusts no one Constantly tests the honesty of others
Characterized primarily by a profound defect in the ability to form personal relationships
Failure to respond to others in a meaningful emotional way
schizoid personality disorder
who are schizoid and paranoid personality disorders more common in
men
clinical picture of schizoid personality disorder
Aloof and indifferent to others
Emotionally cold
No close friends; prefers to be alone
Appears shy, anxious, or uneasy in the presence of others
Inappropriately serious about everything and difficulty acting in a light-hearted manner
A graver form of the pathologically less severe schizoid personality pattern
schizotypal personality disorder
clinical picture of schizotypal pt
Aloof and isolated
Behave in a bland and apathetic manner
Magical thinking, Ideas of reference, Illusions , Depersonalization, Superstitiousness, Withdrawal into self
predisposing factors of schizotypal
Early family dynamics characterized by:
Indifference, Impassivity, Formality
Leading to a pattern of discomfort with personal affection and closeness
A pattern of behavior that is Socially irresponsible, Exploitative, Without remorse
Behavior reflects a disregard for the rights of others.
antisocial personality disorder
clinical picture of antisocial personality disorder
Fails to sustain consistent employment
Fails to conform to the law
Exploits and manipulates others for personal gain
Fails to develop stable relationships
Characterized by a pattern of intense and chaotic relationships with affective instability
Fluctuating and extreme attitudes regarding other people
Highly impulsive
borderline personality disorder
who is borderline and histrionic personality disorder more common in
women
type of behavior in a Histrionic personality disorder
Behavior is: Excitable, Emotional, Colorful, Dramatic, Extroverted
clinical picture of histrionic personality disorder
Self-dramatizing Attention-seeking Overly gregarious Seductive Manipulative Exhibitionistic
Characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-worth
Lack of empathy
Belief in an inalienable right to receive special consideration
narcissistic personality disorder
clinical picture of narcissistic personality disorder
Overly self-centered
Exploits others in an effort to fulfill own desires
Mood, which is often grounded in grandiosity, is usually optimistic, relaxed, cheerful, and care-free.
Characterized by:
Extreme sensitivity to rejection
Social withdrawal
avoidant personality disorder
Awkward and uncomfortable in social situations
Desire close relationships but avoid them because of fear of being rejected
Perceived as timid, withdrawn, or cold and strange
Often lonely and feel unwanted
View others as critical and betraying
clinical picture of avoidant personality disorder
Characterized by a pattern of relying on others for emotional support
Relatively common within the population
dependent personality disorder
