Chapter 12 Personality disorders Flashcards
personality disorder
A personality disorder is a persistent pattern of emotions, cognitions, and behavior that results in enduring emotional distress for the person affected and/or for others and may cause difficulties with work and relationships (American Psychiatric Association, 2013)
antisocial personality disorder
A pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others.
Psychopathy (although might be considered a subgroup) Glibness/superficial charm Grandiose sense of self-worth Pathological lying Conning/manipulative Lack of remorse or guilt Callous/lack of empathy
Histrionic personality disorder
A pervasive pattern of excessive emotion and attention seeking.
A pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following:
Is uncomfortable in situations in which he or she is not the center of attention.
Interaction with others is often characterized by inappropriate sexually seductive or provocative behavior.
Displays rapidly shifting and shallow expression of emotions.
Consistently uses physical appearance to draw attention to self.
Has a style of speech that is excessively impressionistic and lacking in detail.
Shows self-dramatization, theatricality, and exaggerated expression of emotion.
Is suggestible (i.e., easily influenced by others or circumstances).
Considers relationships to be more intimate than they actually are.
Paranoid Personality disorder
A pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others such that their motives are interpreted as malevolent.
schizioid personality disorder
A pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of expression of emotions in interpersonal settings.
Schizotypal personality disorder
A pervasive pattern of social and interpersonal deficits marked by acute discomfort with reduced capacity for close relationships, as well as by cognitive or perceptual distortions and eccentricities of behavior.”
conduct disorder
adolecent version of antisocial PD, precursor
Boarderline PD
A pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and control over impulses.
Instability
Often suicidal, and self-mutilative
High comorbidity (20-40%) with mood disorders
“ with SUD (67%!)
dialectical behaviour therapy
involves helping people cope with the stressors that seem to trigger suicidal behaviours
narcissistic personality disorder
A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy
more aggressive ways to manipulate the environment, while histrionic has more sexual seductive ways
avoidant PD
A pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.
Linked to schizophrenia related disorders and characterized by very low self-esteem.
Behavioural interventions targeted at anxiety related complaints and social skills seem successful.
Dependent PD
A pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of, which leads to submissive and clinging behavior and fears of separation.
Genetic influences and as above, rejection seems to be one causal factor
Obsessive-compulsive PD
A pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency.
Not substantially related to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Treatment is directed at fear pertaining to the reduction of orderliness.
