DSM shit

Question 1

3 Clusters of personality disorders

Answer 1

Cluster A: Eccentric/Odd
Cluster B: Erratic/Dramatic
Cluster C: Fearful/anxious

Question 2

Paranoid personality disorder

Answer 2

CLUSTER A!! Difficulty trusting others, unable to form close relationships, grudges. Lack of trust in others.

Question 3

Schizoid Personality Disorder

Answer 3

CLUSTER A! Cold and unapproachable, fear of others. Cannot pick up on social curs or express emotions.

Question 4

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Answer 4

CLUSTER A! Hears voices, believes everyday occurances are messages. Thinks thoughts can influence people & their lives. Can also be cold and distant and have fear of intimacy. Schizoid & paranoia/delusions

Question 5

Borderline Personality Disorder

Answer 5

TYPE B. Thinks people they love will abandon them. Risky behaviors and unstable relationships

Question 6

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Answer 6

TYPE B! Believe their needs and feelings r more important than others. Except praise. Need power. arrogant.

Question 7

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Answer 7

TYPE B!!! Constant need for attention. Dramatic outbursts. Quick shifts in emotions. May think relationships are deeper than they are.

Question 8

Antisocial personality disorder

Answer 8

TYPE B!!! Little/no regard for needs or emotions of others. “Sociopath”

Question 9

Avoidant personality disorder

Answer 9

CLUSTER C! Terrified or rejection or criticism, so avoid contact with others. Cannot form close relationships.

Question 10

Dependent Personality Disorder

Answer 10

CLUSTER C! Fear of having to care for themselves or make decisions. Need approval from others, scared of confrontation.

Question 11

Obsessive Personality Disorder

Answer 11

TYPE C. Rigidity/perfectionism that can hinder lives and relationships. Adverse to change, uncomfortable with situations beyond their control

Question 12

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Answer 12

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