Personality Disorders

Question 1

Non delusional paranoia, unjustified doubts, misreading harmless remarks or events quick reactions of anger holding grudges expectation of being exploited unjustified questions

Answer 1

Paranoid personality disorder

Question 2

detachment from social relationships preference for being alone, restricted range of affect. lack of close friends. flat affect. emotionally cold, lack of desire for relationships, lack of sexual desire. indifference to option of others. lack of pleasure in activities.

Answer 2

Schizoid Personality Disorder

Question 3

inappropriate or constricted affect. irrational beliefs. magical thinking. ideas of reference. extreme social anxiety. unusual perceptual experiences. lack of close friends. paranoid ideation. eccentric appearance.

Answer 3

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Question 4

Constant demands for approval/praise. Exaggeration of emotion. discomfort when not the center of attention. sexual seductiveness. use of physical appearance to draw attention. content of speech lacking detail. suggestibility. rapidly shifting and shallow expression of emotions. belief relationships are more intimate than they are. high view of self

Answer 4

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Question 5

Sense of entitlement, believe rules dont apply to them. using others for personal gain. grandiosity. belief that they are special/unique. need for excessive admiration. lack of empathy. envious of others and belief that others are envious of them. fantasies of success/power/love. arrogance

Answer 5

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Question 6

Unstable relationships. alternation between idealization and devaluation. feelings of emptiness. mood reactivity. angry outbursts followed by shame/guilt. impulsivity that is self damaging. avoidance of abandonment. suicidal threats. self mutilating behaviors. identity disturbance transient paranoia or dissociation

Answer 6

Borderline Personality Disorder

Question 7

frequent physical fights or assaults. irresponsibility. deceitfulness. reckless disregard for safety. impulsive behavior. lack of remorse. disregard for and violate the rights of others.

Answer 7

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Question 8

fear of being ridiculed. social inhibition poor self image. preoccupation with being criticized or rejected in social situations.

Answer 8

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Question 9

Need for excessive advice/reassurance. need for others to assume responsibility. Difficulty doing things independently.

Answer 9

Dependent Personality Disorder

Question 10

Preoccupation with details, rules, lists, or organization, perfectionism. stubbornness. insistence that others do things their way. overly conservative with money. excessive devotion to work or productivity. reluctance to delegate to others. Inflexibility

Answer 10

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disroder.