personality disorder Flashcards
what are the different clusters in personality disorders ?
Cluster A odd and eccentric : paranoid , schizoid, schizotypical
Cluster B dramatic, emotional or erratic : antisocial, borderline, histrionic, narcissistic
Cluster C anxious and fearful : avoidant, dependent, obsessive compulsive
what are thee features of paranoid personality disorder ?
pattern of distrust and suspicion
everything is a threat and everything is suspicious
very sensitive to criticism
bears grudges
defence mechanisms employed
what are the features of schizoid personality disorder ?
a pattern of from social relationships
emotionally cold - limited emotional expression
prefer their own company
what are the features of schizotypical personality disorder ?
associated with odd beliefs or magical thinking
odd thinking and speech
close to schizophrenic but has a better grip on reality
what are the features of borderline personality disorder ?
intense but unstable relationships with others
relationships alternating between idealization and devaluation
associated with splitting ( everything is either black or white )
impulsive
suicidal and self harm are also seen
most common personality disorder ?
borderline personality disorder
what are thee features of histrionic personality disorder ?
1- associated with a pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking
2- likes to be centre of attention
3- easily suggestible
4- can be seductive
what are the features of antisocial personality disorder ?
a pattern of disregard and violation of the rights of others
failure to follow thee law
lack of remorse
reckless disregard for other peoples safety
behave against society
give an example regarding a patient with antisocial personality disorder ?
patient is most likely to make a fuss about their turn
be over reactive
easily triggered
what are the features of narcissistic personality disorder ?
1- a pattern of grandiosity
2- need for admiration
3- preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success
4- lacks empathy
5- believes that they are special or unique
what are the features of avoidant personality disorder ?
fear of rejection
hypersensitivity to criticism
self isolate despite wanting to form relationships
what are thee features of dependent personality disorder ?
1- a pattern of submissiveness and a clinging behaviour and a constant need to bee taken car off
2- has difficulty making everyday decisions
3- seeks another relationship when one ends
what are the feeatures of obsessive compulsive disorder ?
1- a pattern of pre-occuupation with orderliness, perfectionism and control
2- over conscious , high morals
what is the other term used for obsessive compulsive personality disorder ?
anankastic personality order
what is projective identification ?
a flaw inside a person and pointing it out in someone else
