General Introduction

Question 1

Which personality disorders fall under which cluster?

Answer 1

Cluster A [odd-eccentric]: paranoid, schizoid and schizotypal.
Cluster B [erratic-dramatic]: ASPD, BPD, NPD, HPD.
Cluster C [worried-anxious]: avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive.

Question 2

Name the four elements of personality functioning?

Answer 2

1. identity
2. self-direction
3. empathy
4. intimacy

Question 3

What are the four fundamental personality dimensions?

Answer 3

1. impulse control
2. affect regulation
3. narcissism
4. paranoid cognitive personality style

Question 4

Which aspects should be considered to determine a person’s impaired agency?

Answer 4

1. rational decision making
2. control of behaviour
3. awareness of harm

Question 5

Explain the use of punishment.

Answer 5

• punishment should be proportionate.
• the individual need’s to be able to relate the punishment to the behaviour.
• social function of punishment.
• behaviour change as goal.