Mental + Physical Health Flashcards
what are personality disorders?
patterns of thought, feeling, behaviour beyond the normal range of psychological variation
2 fundamental features of PD?
- unusually extreme degree of attributes of personality.
2. the extreme behaviour causes major problems for the person or for others
3 other features that are part of PD pattern?
- social interactions required for manifestation
- stable, difficult to change
- ego-syntonic: may not recognize they have a disorder at all.
3 clusters
A: thinking - mad.
B: behavioural, bad.
C: emotional, sad
what are the 3 cluster A PD?
schizotypal, schizoid, paranoid
what are the 4 cluster b PD?
histrionic, antisocial, narcissistic, borderline
What are the 3 Cluster C PD?
dependent, avoidant, obsessive-compulsive
schizotypal PD
- 9 indicators?
- ideas of reference (irrelevant/neutral relate to self)
- magical thinking, bizarre fantasies
- strange perceptual experiences
- odd speech/thinking
- suspicious
- inappropriate/flattened emotions
- odd appearance
- lack of social ties
- anxiety around ppl even after knowing them a long time.
what is schizoid personality disorder?
- extreme social disinterest
- unable to take pleasure in social interaction
- live solitary lives but can sometimes have normal job.
what is paranoid personality disorder?
“Im vulnerable, others are trying to take advantage of me”
characteristically assume the worst, may be quite skilled in identifying patterns of events + behaviours of others that “prove” they are being plotted against.
- reluctant to trust/confide in anyone.
- can be physically dangerous
what is histrionic PD?
- make themselves centre of attention
- express strong opinions without basis
- express strong emotions that suddenly disappear
- consider relationships closer than they are
what is narcissistic PD?
grandiose sense of self-importance + requirement for excessive admiration
- sense of entitlement
- exploitation of others, lack of empathy
- arrogant behaviour + attitudes
what is antisocial PD?
- deceit + manipulation are core aspects
- criminal behaviour
- impulsive, engage in risky behaviour
- typically irritable, aggressive, irresponsible
borderline personality disorder - 9 basic indicators
- rapid mood shifts
- uncontrollable anger
- self-destructive acts
- self-damaging behaviours
- identity disturbance
- chronic emptiness
- no strong relationships
- fear of abandonment
- confusion, disconnect from reality
hallmark of borderline PD?
emotional instability. mood change rapidly with no cause.
emotional hemophilia
*chaotic, disorganized
treatment for borderline PD?
teach to regulate emotions
- emotional self-control.
- examine past examples of inappropriate behaviour + discuss how to do better.
what is dependent PD?
- rely heavily on other to take care of everything for them
- may exhibit submissive interpersonal style
- may detect bitter, resentful edge to their behaviour
what is avoidant PD?
- fear of failure, criticism, rejection = avoid normal activities
- expect the worst from others, cannot get close to them
Obsessive-Compulsive PD?
- over-concern with rules+details
- perfectionism
- workaholism
- inflexibility
- packrat behaviour
- inability to delegate
- miserliness
- rigidity + stubbornness
OCPD vs OCD
OCD = axis 1 anxiety disorder. obsessive thoughts + compulsive behaviour.
vs. altered personality
treating OCPD?
difficult because biological basis
- assoc with fc and limbic system.
- may come from strep throat?
- may use SSRIs
PD in terms of big 5 - N
all are high in N, except Schizoid + OCPD
PD in terms of big 5 - which show low E?
schizotypal
schizoid
avoidant
PD in terms of big 5 - which show high in E?
histrionic, antisocial, OCPD
