Exam 2 - Personality Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
A person’s emotional and behavioral characteristics that are unique to them, and that are essentially stable and predictable over time
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personality
2
Q
established characteristics an individual is born with, or develops early in life, and influences the way in which they perceive and relate to the environment
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traits
3
Q
when these traits •diverge from cultural expectations •are inflexible •contribute to maladaptive behavior or impaired functioning •lead to distress
it is called
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personality disorders
4
Q
what disorders can cause harm to their life and cause extreme distress of others
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antisocial and borderline personality
5
Q
disregard for others, behavior that is reactive to perceived threats, control and negative affect
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antisocial
6
Q
Pervasive pattern of unstable interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affect. Pronounced impulsivity.
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borderline personality disorder
