Personality Disorders Flashcards
They are tense, suspicious, guarded, self righteous, petty, and vengeful. They bear grudges and demonstrate overt acts of violence. They are controlling and easily angered. They suspect without sufficient basis that others out to exploit , harm or deceive them. Is reluctant to confide in others out of fear that the information will be used against them.
Paranoid
Social detachment. They have little or no desire to be with people and are typically content to live a routine, quiet life. They are self absorbed. Lack close friends or confidants other than first-degree relatives. Shows emotional coldness, detachment or flattened affect. Almost always chooses solitary activities.
Schizoid
they are peculiar, highly eccentric, often bizarre in thought, appearance or behavior; they may look schizophrenic but will not meet criteria. Odd beliefs or magical thinking that influences behavior and is inconsistent with cultural norms (i.e., superstitious beliefs, telepathic)
Schizotypal
They are pervasively dishonest, manipulative, exploitative and disloyal. They lack a well developed superego and experience little or no guilt when they break rules, violate laws, and shatter the lives of others. They are capable of experiencing intense insecurity and anxiety and tend to project their insecurity and anxiety by raising it in others. They are consistently irresponsible, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work obligations. They lack any remorse for their behavior. They have problems with anger and aggressiveness. They lie and con others for personal profit or pleasure.
Antisocial
Frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment. A pattern of unstable and intense interpersonal relationships characterized by alternating between idealization and devaluation. Impulsive. Chronic feelings of emptiness. Inappropriate, intense anger or difficulty controlling anger. They crave intimacy but sabotage relationships by being childish, overly demanding, jealous, possessive and verbally and physically abusive. They have primitive defense mechanisms most notably splitting, projection and denial. They tend to self mutilate and are high risk for suicide.
borderline
Is uncomfortable when he or she is not the center of attention. Uses physical appearance to draw attention to self. Shows self dramatization, theatrically, and exaggerated expressions. They demand constant reassurance and gratification. They have rapidly changing and shallow moods. They are vain individuals who are phobic about aging. They can be talented quick witted, beautiful and a must at any party. They are seductive and provocative. Superficial and stormy relationships; lively; uncomfortable when not the center of attention.
Histrionic
They believe that they are superior to just about anybody on the planet. They demand constant adulation and special treatment from everywhere they go. They have fantasies of perfection, may be preoccupied with envy and have a need for power, wealth prestige and attention. They are sensitive to shame and embarrassment. If you work for them they will take credit for your success and blame you for their failures. When confronted with shortcomings they will become defensive, hostile and project blame onto people and circumstances outside themselves. They are superficially nice and self absorbed. Need for admiration; lack empathy; manipulative; grandiose sense of self importance.
Narcissistic
They are painfully, pathologically shy persons who long for human contact but fear being criticized or judged; they often experience fear or panic in social situations. Views self as socially inept, socially unappealing or inferior to others. Is reluctant to take risks or engage in new activities because they maybe embarrassed.
Avoidant
They see themselves as inadequate and have pervasive feelings of low self esteem and insecurity. They overcompensate of their perceived shortcomings by encouraging others to develop a strong dependency on them for emotional nurturance. They are profoundly passive and content with being in the passenger seat. They have great difficulty making everyday decisions without an excessive amount of advice and reassurance.. They urgently seek another relationship as a source of care and support when a close relationship ends.
Dependent
All about order and structure. Perfectionistic and inflexible. Focus on detail. Unable to express affection; overly cold and rigid; crippling preoccupation with trivial things. Very controlling and attend to lists and schedules. They are riddled with free floating anxiety and tend to keep this at bay by creating a meticulously ordered, efficient environment. Devoted to work. Hard working and self critical. Does not believe work is ever good enough. Judges others harshly. Demands perfection from others.
OCD
