CHAPTER 6: Personality Disorders

Question 1

Ego syntonic

Answer 1

behaviour or feelings that are perceived as natural parts of self

Question 2

Ego dystonic

Answer 2

behaviour or feelings that are perceived to be foreign or alien to one’s self-identity

more likely to seek help

Question 3

Cluster A: Mad

Answer 3

odd, eccentric behaviour

Question 4

Paranoid

Answer 4

characterized by persistent suspiciousness of motive of others, but not to the point of holding delusions

Question 5

Schizoid

Answer 5

characterized by lack of interest in social relationships and social withdrawal

Question 6

Schizotypal

Answer 6

characterized by oddities of thought and behaviour, but without clearly psychotic features

Question 7

Ideas of reference

Answer 7

false belief that irrelevant occurrences or details in the world relate directly to oneself

Question 8

Cluster B: Bad

Answer 8

dramatic, emotional, impulsive behaviour

Question 9

Borderline

Answer 9

characterized by pattern of instability in relationships, self-image, mood, and lack of control over impulses

Question 10

Splitting

Answer 10

inability to reconcile positive and negative aspects of self into one, resulting in radical shifts between the two

Question 11

Antisocial and psychopathy

Answer 11

characterized by pattern of antisocial and irresponsible behaviour and lack of remorse

Question 12

Narcissistic

Answer 12

characterized by adoption of inflated self-image and demands for constant attention and admiration

Question 13

Primary narcissism

Answer 13

genuinely believes they are superior

Question 14

Compensatory narcissism

Answer 14

feel insecurity and inferior and compensate by behaving in opposite way

Question 15

Histrionic (hysterical)

Answer 15

characterized by excessive need to be center of attention and to receive reassurance, praise, and approval

Question 16

Cluster C: Sad

Answer 16

anxious, fearful, avoidance behaviour

Question 17

Avoidant

Answer 17

characterized by avoidance of social relationships due to fear of rejection

Question 18

Dependent

Answer 18

characterized by difficulties making independent decision and by overly dependent behaviour

Question 19

Obsessive-compulsive

Answer 19

characterized by rigid ways of relating to others, perfectionistic tendencies, lack of spontaneity, and excessive attention to details

Question 20

Symbiosis

Answer 20

state of oneness that exists between mother and infant in which infant’s identity is fused with mother’s

Question 21

Stepped care model

Answer 21

start with least intrusive measures, then add more if initial measures are not enough to help