personality disorders Flashcards

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who was the pioneer in the study of psychopathology?

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Théodule- Armand RIBOT

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what key features is there for personality disorder?

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  1. Behavior and inner experience not expected (socioculturally).
  2. Inflexible.
  3. Onset in adolescence and stable.
  4. Leads to distress or impairment.
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name some differences with other psychological disorders

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  1. They are more ego-syntonic (behavior, feelings and thoughts more acceptable or desirable).
  2. So, less awareness of the disorder.
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what is the prevalence for personality disorders?

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9-15%. HIGH!

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5
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describe the Multiaxial system

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Axis I: Disorders
Axis II: Personality Disorders; Intelectual Disability
Axis III: Medical illness
Axis IV: Psychosocial and environmental problems
Axis V: Global Evaluation

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does DSM-5 use the Multiaxial system?

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no, but many professionals still use it.

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what kind of scales can you use for evaluation?

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  1. Scales for Personality traits (nonpathological).
  2. Scales for a complete screening for personality disordes.
  3. Scales for a particular personality disorder.
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what is the five major personality factors?

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  1. Neuroticism or emotional instability.
  2. Extraversion.
  3. Agreeableness (cooperative, warm, honest, considerate, kind, etc.).
  4. Openness to experience.
  5. Conscientiousness (diligent, careful, responsable, etc.).
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name a scale for a complete screening for personality disorders

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MCMI- Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory

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name 2 scales for particular disorders

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  • SPQ- Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire
  • PCL- psychopathy checklist
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what kinds of intervention is there for personality disorders?

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  1. Individual psychotherapy
  2. Group therapy
  3. Family therapy
  4. Pharmacotherapy
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describe the Dialectical Behavior Therapy

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  • it’s a combination of acceptance, cognitive
    restructuring, and mindfulness.
  • the goals is:
    1. To learn that human relationships are not only a love-and-hate issue.
    2. To manage anger and stress.
    3. To control impulses.
    4. To increase self-steem.
    5. To set personal goals.
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which are the Main types of personality disorders?

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  • Cluster A: Appear “odd or eccentric”.
    – Paranoid personality disorder
    – Schizoid p. d.
    – Schizotypal p. d.
  • Cluster B: Appear “dramatic, emotional, or erratic”.
    – Borderline p. d.
    – Antisocial p. d.
    – Histrionic p. d.
    – Narcissistic p. d.
  • Cluster C: Appear “anxious or fearful”.
    – Avoidant p. d.
    – Dependant p. d.
    – Obsessive p. d
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describe paranoid personality disorder

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a pattern of distrust and suspiciousness such that other’s motives are malevolent

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what is the prevalence for paranoid personality disorder?

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2.3-4.4%

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what comorbidity is there for paranoid personality disorder

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other personality disorders

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describe schizoid personality disorder

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a pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of emotional expression

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what is the prevalence for schizoid pd

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3.1-4.9%

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what comorbidity is there for schizoid pd

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other personality disorders

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describe schizotypal pd

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a pattern of:
- eccentricities of behavior
- cognitive or perceptual distorsions
- acute discomfort in close relationships

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what is the prevalence for schizotypal pd

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  • 3.9%
  • norway 0.6 and USA 4.6
  • more prevalent if parents suffer from schizophrenia
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what comorbidity is there for schizotypal pd

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  • other personality disorders (eg paranoid personality disorders)
  • generalized social phobia
  • mood disorders
23
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what evaluation is there for schizotypal personality disorder

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SPQ- schizotypal personality questionnaire

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describe borderline personality disorder

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a pattern of:
- instability in interpersonal relationships
- instability in self-image and affects
- unstable emotions: marked impulsivity

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describe Instability in interpersonal relationships (borderline)

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  • Marked sensitivity to rejection or criticism
  • Fear of abandonment
  • Idealization and devaluation of others
  • Manipulative behavior
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describe Instability in self-image and affects (borderline)

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  • Feeling of emptiness
  • Difficulty knowing what they value, believe
    or prefer
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describe Unstable emotions: marked impulsivity (borderline)

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  • Running away
  • Leaving jobs
  • Self-injury (50-80%)
28
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what is the prevalence for borderline

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  • 1-2%
  • risk of suicide: 5-10%
29
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what comorbidity is there for borderline

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  • Mood disorders
  • Substance abuse
  • Impulse-control disorders
  • Eating disorders
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
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describe antisocial personality disorder

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a pattern of:
- disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others
- lack of empathy

31
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what changes in the brain is there for antisocial pd

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Amygdala and hippocampus are smaller in the clinical group

32
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what evaluation is there for antisocial pd

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PCL- psychopathy checklist

33
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describe histrionic pd

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a pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking

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what is the comorbidity for histrionic pd

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  • other personality disorders (eg borderline, narcissistic and dependant)
  • substance abuse
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what is the prevalence for histrionic pd

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1.8%

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describe narcissistic pd

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a pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, lack of empathy

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what prevalence is there for narcissistic pd

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up to 6.2%

38
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what comorbidity is there for narcissistic pd

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  • Other personality disorders (especially histrionic, borderline, antisocial, and paranoid personality disorders).
  • Mood disorders
  • Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa
  • Substance abuse (especially cocaine)
39
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what did sigmund freud say about narcisism

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There is a primary narcisism as a phase of
sexual development, and a secondary
narcisism characterized by megalomania.

40
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describe avoidant pd

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A pervasive pattern of:
* Social inhibition and avoidance of social
interaction
* Feelings of inadequacy and inferiority
* Hypersensitivity to negative evaluation

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what is the prevalence for avoidant pd

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2.4%

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what comorbidity is there for avoidant pd

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  • Social phobia
  • Agoraphobia
  • Other personality disorders
  • Substance abuse
43
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describe dependent pd

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A pervasive pattern of:
*Submissive and clinging behavior
related to an excessive need to be
taken care of

44
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what is the prevalence for dependent pd

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0.5%

45
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what is the comorbidity for dependent pd

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  • Other personality disorders
  • Substance abuse
46
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what risks is there for dependent pd

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  • Parenting:
    – overprotectiveness
    – authoritarianism
  • Adverse or traumatic experiences
47
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describe obsessive-compulsive pd

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A pervasive pattern of preoccupation with:
* Orderliness
* Perfectionism
* Mental and interpersonal control

48
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what prevalence is there for obsessive-compulsive pd

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up to 7.9%

49
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what comorbidity is there for obsessive-compulsive pd

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  • OCD
  • Feeding and eating disorders
  • Asperger’s Syndrome
  • Other personality disorders
50
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what risks is there for obsessive-compulsive pd

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  • Parenting:
    – High expectations
    – Too many rules
  • Adverse or traumatic experiences
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