Personality Disorders

Question 1

A pervasive, persistant, and inappropriate mistrust of others; suspicious of other’s motives and assumes that others intend to exploit, harm or deceive them. Don’t trust anyone
`possible genetic disposition

Answer 1

Paranoid

Cluster A

Question 2

profound defect in the ability to form personal relationships or to respond to others in any meaningful way.
`resistant to praise; difficulty experiencing pleasure
aloof, cold, indifferent to others, affect bland, social withdrawal, shy, anxious
see in late teens

Answer 2

Schizoid

Cluster A

Question 3

“latent schizophrenics” behavior is odd and eccentric, but does not decompensate to the level of schizophrenia.
-under stress ind. may decompensate and demonstrate psychotic symptoms
ie delusions, thoughts, hallucination, bizarre behavior

Answer 3

Schizotypal

Cluster A

Question 4

pattern of socially irresponsible, exploitative and guiltless behavior that reflects a general disregard for rights of others for personal gain; unconcerned with obeying the law.
Common in men, poverish places, boys that were physically abused,
Sociopaths, 1st degree relatives, easily bored and restless. dont stay in relationships long.
Cheerful, charmers, manipulative;
Ego defense mechanism used: projection

Answer 4

Antisocial

Cluster B axis II

Question 5

abandonment of mother in childhood; smart
Pattern of intense & chaotic relationships with affective instability and DBT (therapy)
Fluctuating attitudes towards people; attention seekers, constantly talk about suicide, lack a sense of self, emptiness, always in a state of crisis.
Females mostly
Clinging & Distancing
Ego mech. Splitting & manipulation

Answer 5

Borderline Personality Disorder

Cluster B

Question 6

colorful, dramatic, and extroverted behavior. excitable, emotional people.
-center of attention, validated, takeover from others, temperamental, difficult maintaining relationships, exaggerated emotions, somatic complaints
-hereditary 1st degree relatives
Speech excessive and lacks details

Answer 6

Histrionic

Cluster B

Question 7

“exaggerated sense of self-worth”. Loves themselves.
Lack empathy, are hypersensative, lack humility, self-centered, self-indulgent, rights to get certain things, grandiose,
More prevalent in Ment; expectations not met respond with rage, shame, humiliation, parents fault
Project an image of vulnerability

Answer 7

Narcissistic
Cluster B
axis II

Question 8

biological, psychosocial, parental rejection, extreme sensitive to rejection and because of this may lead to a very socially withdrawn life;
shy, awkward, inadequate, socially inept, inferior to others

Answer 8

Avoidant Personality

Cluster C

Question 9

do anything they ask you to do. predosp. factor.
A pattern of relying excessively on others for emotional support.
-lack of self-confidence; generous and thoughtful.
Low self-esteem
passive, submissive in relationships
Dont’ want to take responsibility. Dependency, afraid to be alone, no personal value, potential for self harm

Answer 9

Dependent

Cluster C

Question 10

very serious and formal have difficulty expressing emotions; inflexible
over disciplined; difficulty expressing feelings. Preoccupied with rules; black and white, rigid and stubborn, reaction formation ego mech. used.
controlling parents

Answer 10

Obsessive Compulsive

Cluster C

Question 11

behavior that defends ind. own basic rights b4 expressing resistance to social and occupational demands. opposite of what person is really feeling.
Sly, devious, defend their own rights

Answer 11

Passive Agressive