Personality Disorders

Question 1

Cluster A Disorders

Answer 1

Schizotypal (magical thinking, eccentric)
Schizoid (interpersonal detachment)
Paranoid (distrust and suspicion)

Question 2

Cluster B Disorders

Answer 2

Borderline
Antisocial
Histrionic
Narcissistic

Question 3

Cluster C Disorders

Answer 3

Avoidant (inadequacy, sensitivity)
Dependent (submissive and clinging)
Obsessive-Compulsive (perfectionism and control)

Question 4

Are personality disorders stable?

Answer 4

It is not possible to provide an estimate for the stability of a disorder. Traits and fxning may be more stable than specific disorders. Younger and more severe cases are likely to change over time.

Question 5

Diagnosis Personality Disorders in DSM V

Answer 5

IF: Moderate impairment is present (e.g., on the Levels of Functioning Scale)
THEN: Evaluate whether those problems fit one of 6 PDs IF: Problems do not match a PD Type
THEN: PD Trait Specified: note maladaptive traits
Before finalizing diagnosis make sure to take into account: Cultural context
Relatively stable personality characteristics Pervasive problems