Personality Disorder Flashcards
what are the 4 characteristics common with all Personality disorders?
- Dangerous impulsivity that may result in self-harm
- Instability in interpersonal relationships
- Mood instability w/ chronic feelings of emptiness and intense anger
- Unstable self image and sense of self
What is the etiology of antisocial personality disorder?
Genetically linked
Twin studies indicate a predisposition to this disorder
Set into motion by a childhood environment of inconsistent parenting, significant abuse, and extreme neglect
What is the etiology of Borderline personality disorder?
A result of early abandonment
Unstable view of self and others
Biological predisposition
Twin studies identify a heritability of 69%
What is the etiology of Narcissistic personality disorder?*
May be the result of childhood neglect and criticism
Child does not learn that other people can be a source of comfort & support
Adult: individual hides feelings of emptiness with an exterior of invulnerability and self-sufficiency
Little is know about inborn traits or heritability for this disorder
What is the etiology of Avoidant personality disorder?*
Linked w/ parental & peer rejection & criticism
Biological predisposition to anxiety
Physiological arousal in social situations has also been suggested
Genetically, this disorder may be part of a continuum of disorders related to social phobia
What is the etiology of Obsessive-Compulsive personality disorder?*
May be related to excessive parental criticism, control, shame
Responds by trying to control his or her environment through perfectionism & orderliness
Heritable traits: compulsivity, oppositionality, lack of emotional expressiveness, perfectionism
What are the disorders associated with Cluster A disorder?
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Schizoid Personality Disorder
Schizotypal Disorder
What are the personality disorders associated with Cluster B Disorder?
Borderline Personality Disorder
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
What are the personality disorders associated with Cluster C disorder?
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Dependent Personality Disorder
Obsessive- Compulsive Personality Disorder
What are the general behavior pattern and traits of Cluster A?
Eccentric & odd behavior Unusual levels of suspiciousness Magical thinking Cognitive distortion Believes something cause by something they did
Describe the Paranoid Personality Disorder.
don't trust others Projection main defense mechanism (coping mechanism) Don't be too nice Limit setting when are being threatening Reject treatment Difficult to interview !st line treatment: Psychotherapy Group therapy, improve social skills Antianxiety & Antipsychotic : treated according to their disorder
Describe the Schizoid Personality Disorder.
Social withdrawal, solitary jobs Restricted emotional don't try to make them socialize, in social groups Protect against ridicule Psychotherapy: improve social cues Group therapy: social interactions Antidepressants & 2nd gen. antipsychotics No hallucinations & delusions
Describe the Schizotypal Personality Disorder.
Severe social deficit Extreme anxiety in social situations Paranoia Naturally suspicious Psychotherapy Benefit from low dose antipsychotics Antidepressants & Antianxiety No hallucination & delusion
What are the General behavior pattern & traits of Cluster B?
Dramatic, chaotic behavior
Problem impulse control
Limit insight into disease
Higher risk for suicide of all personality disorder (*borderline)
Describe Borderline Personality Disorder.
instability in emotion regulation self-image distortion Shorten alleles in serotonin transporter gene Emotional lability Pathological fear of separation Antagonism relationships Impulsivity- emotions *common->unintentional death, SI Dichotomous thinking: Black or white Splitting: change attitude in 1sec boundaries & consistency essential
