Personality Disorders

Question 1

Schizoid

Answer 1

Introverted, withdrawn, solitary, emotionally cold and distant. Absorbed with own thoughts and feelings and fearful of closeness and intimacy with others

Question 2

Paranoid personality disorder

Answer 2

Interpreting the actions of others as deliberately threatening or demeaning. Untrusting, unforgiving and prone to angry or aggressive outbursts

Question 3

Schizotypal personality disorder

Answer 3

A pattern of peculiarities. Odd or eccentric manners of speaking or dressing. Strange, outlandish, or paranoid beliefs. Display signs of magical thinking

Question 4

Antisocial personality disorder

Answer 4

Impulsive, irresponsible, and callous. History of legal difficulties. Belligerent and irresponsible behavior. Aggressive and even violent relationships. No respect for others

Question 5

Bpd

Answer 5

Unstable in interpersonal relationships, behavior, mood, and self image. Abrupt and extreme mood changes. stormy interpersonal relationships. Fluctuating self image. Self destructive actions

Question 6

Narcissistic personality disorder

Answer 6

Exaggerated sense of self importance. Absorbed by fantasies of unlimited success. Seek constant attention. Over sensitive to failure

Question 7

Histrionic personality disorder

Answer 7

Behave melodramatically or over the top, constantly displaying an excessive level of emotionality. Attention seeking

Question 8

Avoidant personality disorder

Answer 8

Hypersensitive to rejection and unwilling to become involved with others unless sure of being liked. Avoidance of social events or work that involves interpersonal contact

Question 9

Dependent personality disorder

Answer 9

Pattern of dependent and submissive behavior. Relying on others to make personal decisions. Require excessive reassurance and advice

Question 10

Obsessive compulsive personality disorder

Answer 10

Conscientious with high levels of aspiration. Strive for perfection. Never satisfied with achievements