Personality Disorders Flashcards
What are personality disorders?
a pervasive, inflexible, maladpative manner by which the world is viewed, which originates in adolescence or earlier, & alters how the patient views the world
most psychiatric disorders are ______,
meaning there is a conflict between the person & the world.
ego-dystonic
personality disorders are ______,
meaning there is no conflict between the person & the way they view the world.
ego-syntonic
disorder marked by intense distrust due to assuming that the motives of others are malicious
paranoid
blunted affect (flat) w/ feelings of detachment & desire relationships to be distant & often choose to be solitary
schizoid
inability to interact w/ others due to discomfort which arises from the act act of having to interact, NOT due to negative self-image
schizotypal
pervasive pattern of disregard for & violation of the rights of others
antisocial
instability in self-image & interpersonal relationships
may lead to self harm/cutting
borderline
emotionality & attention seeking behavior is expressed & are not happy unless they are the center of attention
dramatic
use looks to get what they want
histrionic
prone to grandiose fantasies, with the need for admiration
sense of entitlement
narcissistic
they want friends but don’t know how to obtain them
fear of shame, ridicule, & rejection, they choose to interact with others as little as possible
avoidant
excessively clingy & have pervasive need to be cared for
dependent
inflexible & rigid strive for perfection
(Type A personality, anal-retentive)
obsessive-compulsive
