Personality Disorders Flashcards
What is the definition of “personality disorder”?
An enduring pattern of inner experience and behaviour that deviates markedly from the expectations of the person’s culture.
How are personality disorders manifested?
Manifested in two (or more) of the following ways: Cognition Affect Interpersonal functioning Impulse control
What are some characteristics of personality disorders?
Inflexible, pervasive
Leads to distress and functional impairment.
Early onset.
Long duration.
What are things that do NOT cause personality disorders?
Other mental disorder
Effects of a substance
General medical condition
What are the psychological factors that contribute to personalty disorders? (Etiology) (Two theories)
● Psychological factors
a) Freud
incomplete psychosexual stages of development
b) Object Relations
ability to relate to others as personality develops
What are two other factors besides psychological factors that contribute to personality disorders? (Etiology)
Genetic factors Neurochemical factors (low serotonin)
What percent of the population has a personality disorder?
10%
What are some common co-morbid mental illnesses with personalty disorders?
Depression and panic disorder (25-50%) Eating disorder Chronic pain PTSD Substance abuse
What are the cluster A personality disorders?
Odd, eccentric
Paranoid personality disorder
Schizoid personality disorder
Schizotypal personality disorders
What are cluster B personality disorders?
Dramatic, erratic
Antisocial Personality disorder
Borderline personality disorder
Histrionic personality disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder
What are cluster C personality disorders?
Anxious, fearful
Dependent personality disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Avoidant personality disorder
What are some characteristics of cluster A personality disorders?
Odd, eccentric
Difficulty relating to others
Isolation
Unusual ideas or perceptions
What are some characteristics of cluster B personality disorders?
Dramatic, emotional, erratic, flamboyant
Dramatic approach to life situations
Difficulty maintaining interpersonal relationships
Impulsive, highly emotional
What are some characteristics of cluster C personality disorders?
Anxious, fearful
Excessive fear
Social inhibition
Internalize blame and emotions
What are some treatments for personality disorders?
● Team approach
● OT
● Art
● Music
● Movement
● Recreational
● Individual
● Group
● Family
● Milieu
