Personality Disorders

Question 1

Cluster A

Answer 1

includes people whose behavior appears odd or eccentric and includes paranoid, schizotypal, and schizoid personality disorders.

Question 2

Cluster B

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includes people who appear dramatic, emotional, or erratic and includes antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders.

Question 3

Cluster C

Answer 3

Includes people who appear anxious or fearful and includes avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders.

Question 4

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Answer 4

This personality is characterized by pervasive mistrust and suspiciousness of others; clients with this disorder interpret others actions as potentially harmful.

Question 5

Schizoid Personality Disorder

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This is characterized by a pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of emotional expression in interpersonal settings.

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Schizotypal Personality Disorder

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This disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of social and interpersonal deficits marked by acute discomfort with and reduced capacity for close relationships as well as by cognitive or perceptual distortions and behavioral eccentricities.

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Antisocial Personality Disorder

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This disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others- and with the central characteristics of deceit and manipulation.

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Borderline Personality Disorder

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This disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of unstable interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affect, as well as marked impulsivity; borderline personality disorder is the most common personality disorder found in clinical settings.

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Histrionic Personality Disorder

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This is characterized by a pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking; clients usually seek treatment for depression, unexplained physical problems, and difficulties in relationships.

Question 10

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

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This disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy.

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Avoidant Personality Disorder

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This disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of social discomfort and reticence, low self-esteem, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.

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Dependent Personality Disorder

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This is characterized by a pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of, which leads to submissive and clinging behavior and fears of separation; these behaviors are designed to elicit caretaking from others.

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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This disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with perfectionism, mental and interpersonal control, and orderliness at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency.