Ch 23: Personality Disorders

Question 1

The totality of emotional and behavioral characteristics that are particular to a specific person and that remain somewhat stable and predictable over time.

Answer 1

personality

Question 2

characteristics with which an individual is born or develops early in life

Answer 2

personality traits

Question 3

occur when these traits become rigid and inflexible and contribute to maladaptive patterns of behavior or impairment in functioning

Answer 3

personality disorders

Question 4

how many specific types of personality disorders are there

Answer 4

10

Question 5

what are the three clusters that personality disorders fall into

Answer 5

Behaviors described as odd or eccentric
Behaviors described as dramatic, emotional, or erratic
Behaviors described as anxious or fearful

Question 6

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.

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paranoid personality disorder

Question 7

clinical picture of paranoid personality disorder

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Constantly on guard
Hypervigilant
Ready for any real or imagined threat
Trusts no one
Constantly tests the honesty of others

Question 8

Characterized primarily by a profound defect in the ability to form personal relationships
Failure to respond to others in a meaningful emotional way

Answer 8

schizoid personality disorder

Question 9

who are schizoid and paranoid personality disorders more common in

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men

Question 10

clinical picture of schizoid personality disorder

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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

Question 11

A graver form of the pathologically less severe schizoid personality pattern

Answer 11

schizotypal personality disorder

Question 12

clinical picture of schizotypal pt

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Aloof and isolated
Behave in a bland and apathetic manner
Magical thinking, Ideas of reference, Illusions , Depersonalization, Superstitiousness, Withdrawal into self

Question 13

predisposing factors of schizotypal

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Early family dynamics characterized by:
Indifference, Impassivity, Formality
Leading to a pattern of discomfort with personal affection and closeness

Question 14

A pattern of behavior that is Socially irresponsible, Exploitative, Without remorse
Behavior reflects a disregard for the rights of others.

Answer 14

antisocial personality disorder

Question 15

clinical picture of antisocial personality disorder

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Fails to sustain consistent employment
Fails to conform to the law
Exploits and manipulates others for personal gain
Fails to develop stable relationships

Question 16

Characterized by a pattern of intense and chaotic relationships with affective instability
Fluctuating and extreme attitudes regarding other people
Highly impulsive

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borderline personality disorder

Question 17

who is borderline and histrionic personality disorder more common in

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women

Question 18

type of behavior in a Histrionic personality disorder

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Behavior is: Excitable, Emotional, Colorful, Dramatic, Extroverted

Question 19

clinical picture of histrionic personality disorder

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Self-dramatizing
Attention-seeking
Overly gregarious
Seductive
Manipulative
Exhibitionistic

Question 20

Characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-worth
Lack of empathy
Belief in an inalienable right to receive special consideration

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narcissistic personality disorder

Question 21

clinical picture of narcissistic personality disorder

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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.

Question 22

Characterized by:
Extreme sensitivity to rejection
Social withdrawal

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avoidant personality disorder

Question 23

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

Answer 23

clinical picture of avoidant personality disorder

Question 24

Characterized by a pattern of relying on others for emotional support
Relatively common within the population

Answer 24

dependent personality disorder

Question 25

clinical picture of dependent personality disorder

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Have a notable lack of self-confidence that is often apparent in:
Posture
Voice
Mannerisms

Question 26

Characterized by inflexibility about the way in which things must be done
Devotion to productivity at the exclusion of personal pleasure

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obsessive personality disorder

Question 27

clinical picture of obsessive personality disorder

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Especially concerned with matters of organization and efficiency
Tend to be rigid and unbending
Socially polite and formal
Rank-conscious

Question 28

Instability of interpersonal relationships
Unstable self-image
Marked impulsivity
Intensity of affect and behavior

Answer 28

borderline personality disorder

Question 29

what disorders fall under cluster A

Answer 29

odd and eccentric

paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal

Question 30

what disorder fall under cluster B

Answer 30

dramatic, erratic, emotional (power and control)

antisocial, borderline, histrionic, narcissistic

Question 31

what disorder fall under cluster C

Answer 31

anxious and fearful

avoidant, dependent, obsessive compulsive

Question 32

what is the only medicated treated disorder

Answer 32

borderline PD

Question 33

what is splitting

Answer 33

people are either good or bad