Chapter 14 Flashcards
Trait
a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person, including a tendency to feel, perceive, behave, or think in a relatively consistent manner
personality psychopathology
dysfunctional and maladaptive personality patterns
personality disorder
characterized by impairment in self and interpersonal functioning and the presence of pathological personality traits that are relatively inflexible and long-standing
paranoid personality disorder
characterized by distrust and suspiciousness regarding the motives of others
schizoid personality disorder
characterized by detachment from social relationships and limited emotional expression
schizotypal personality
characterized by peculiar thoughts and behaviors and by poor interpersonal relationships
antisocial personality disorder
characterized by a failure to conform to social and legal codes, a lack of anxiety and guilt, and irresponsible behaviors
borderline personality
disorder
characterized by intense fluctuations in mood, self-image, and interpersonal relationships
histrionic personality
disorder
characterized by extreme emotionality and attention seeking
narcissistic personality disorder
characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance, an exploitive attitude, and a lack of empathy
avoidant personality
disorder
characterized by a fear of rejection and humiliation and a reluctance to enter into social relationships
Temperament
innate mental, physical, and emotional traits
dependent personality disorder
characterized by submissive, clinging behavior and an excessive need to be taken care of
obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
characterized by perfectionism, a tendency to be interpersonally controlling, devotion to details, and rigidity
