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Personality Disorders Flashcards

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PERSONALITY DISORDERS

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A group of mental health conditions characterized by enduring patterns of thought, behavior, and interpersonal functioning that are markedly different from cultural expectations.

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____ are pervasive, inflexible, and lead to significant distress or impairment in various aspects of life.

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Patterns

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Typically emerge in _____and persist over time.

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adolescence or early adulthood

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Odd or Eccentric

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Cluster A

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Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic

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Cluster B

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Anxious or Fearful

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Cluster C

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Cluster A

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Paranoid
Schizoid
Schizotypal

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Cluster B

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Antisocial
Borderline
Histrionic
Narcissistic

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Cluster C

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Avoidant
Dependent
Obsessive-Compulsive

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PARANOID PERSONALITY DISORDER

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A mental health condition characterized by pervasive and unjustified distrust and suspicion of others.

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SCHIZOID PERSONALITY DISORDER

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A mental health condition characterized by a pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of emotional expression.

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SCHIZOTYPAL PERSONALITY DISORDER

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A mental health condition characterized by significant discomfort in close relationships, distorted thinking, and eccentric behavior.

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ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER

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A mental health condition characterized by a persistent pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others.

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BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER

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A mental health condition characterized by intense and unstable emotions, relationships, and self-image.

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HISTRIONIC PERSONALITY DISORDER

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Characterized by a pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior.

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NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER

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Characterized by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy.

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AVOIDANT PERSONALITY DISORDER

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Characterized by a pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.

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DEPENDENT PERSONALITY DISORDER

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Characterized by a pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of, leading to submissive and clinging behaviors.

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OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE PERSONALITY DISORDER

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Characterized by a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control.

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Prevalence

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Affects about 10-15% of the general population.

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more common in women

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BPD

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more common in men

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ASPD

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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a type of CBT; particularly useful for managing emotions and improving relationships, especially in cases like BPD.

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Psychodynamic Therapy

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explores how past experiences impact current behavior.

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Supportive Therapy

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provides emotional support and practical help.

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Medication

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not a primary treatment for the disorder itself but it may help with co-occurring conditions.

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Skills Training

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helps individuals improve their interactions and job performance (including social skills and job coaching).

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Heritabilty

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there is evidence suggesting that genetic factors play a role in the development of personality disorders. Family and twin studies indicate that certain personality disorders have a hereditary component.

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Early Childhood Experiences

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traumatic or adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse or neglect, can contribute to the development of personality disorders.

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Parenting Styles

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overly controlling or neglectful parenting can impact the development of personality traits and disorders.

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Brain Structure and Function

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research has shown that abnormalities in brain structure and function, particularly in areas related to emotional regulation and impulse control, may be linked to certain personality disorders.

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Personality Development

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disruptions in normal personality development, including issues with self-esteem and emotional regulation, can contribute to the onset of personality disorders.

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