Personality Disorders

Question 1

Cluster A common in which MD

Answer 1

Schizophrenia

Question 2

Cluster B common in which MD

Answer 2

Mood disorders

Question 3

Cluster C common in which MD

Answer 3

Anxiety disorders

Question 4

Genetic associations contributing to personality disorders x2

Answer 4

Association between neuroticism and short allele of serotonin transporter gene
Association between novelty seeking and long allele of dopamine receptor gene

Question 5

Describe novelty seeking personality trait

Answer 5

It is a personality trait that has a tendency to pursue new experiences with intense emotional sensations

Question 6

Personality disorders mostly influenced by childhood trauma x2

Answer 6

Antisocial and borderline

Question 7

Describe 2 psychological theories that influence PD

Answer 7

1. Personality traits are due to arrest a a particular stage of psychosexual development
2. Personality arose due to defense mechanisms constantly used

Question 8

Define personality trait

Answer 8

An enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individuals culture

Question 9

Describe paranoid personality trait

Answer 9

Distrust and suspiciousness of others such that their motives are interpreted as malevolent (evil)

Question 10

Describe schizoid trait

Answer 10

Pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of emotions in interpersonal settings

Question 11

Characteristics of schizoid trait x3

Answer 11

Cant make eye contact
Avoid spontaneous conversations
Prefer non competitive and isolative jobs

Question 12

Describe schizotypal personality disorder

Answer 12

Pattern of intense discomfort with social interactions and interpersonal relationships

Question 13

Describe antisocial PD

Answer 13

Lack of respect for and violations pf the rights of others

Question 14

Types of cluster B PDs x4

Answer 14

Borderline PD
Antisocial
Histrionic
Narcissistic

Question 15

Describe borderline personality

Answer 15

Pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self image and affects. Marked impulsivity

Question 16

Comorbidities of Borderline PD x4

Answer 16

PTSD
Mood disorders
Eating disorders
Substance abuse

Question 17

Describe histrionic PD

Answer 17

Excessive emotionality and attention seeking

Question 18

Psychological management of histrionic PD x2

Answer 18

Practical problem solving
Individual psychotherapy with emphasis on emotional clarification

Question 19

Describe narcissistic PD x3

Answer 19

Grandiose sense of self importance
Need for admirations
Lack of empathy

Question 20

3 characteristics of avoidant PD

Answer 20

Social inhibition
Feelings of inadequacy
Hypersensitivity to negative evaluation