Personality disorders

Question 1

Describe PD Cluster A:

Answer 1

Odd/eccentric

Question 2

Describe PD Cluster B:

Answer 2

Emotional/dramatic

Question 3

Describe PD Cluster C:

Answer 3

Fearful/anxious

Question 4

What are the Cluster A PDs?

Answer 4

1. Paranoid
2. Schizoid
3. Schizotypal

Question 5

What are the Cluster B PDs?

Answer 5

1. Dissocial/antisocial
2. Histrionic
3. Narcissistic
4. Borderline

Question 6

What are the Cluster C PDs?

Answer 6

1. Avoidant
2. Dependent
3. Obsessive-compulsive

Question 7

What is the mnemonic to distinguish between schizoid and schizotypal PDs?

Answer 7

SchiZOIDS AVOID reality and may daydream or be cold and introverted, schizoTYPALS are odd, magical TYPES

Question 8

What is the mnemonic for borderline PDs?

Answer 8

PRAISE:
P - paranoid ideas
R - relationship instability
A - abandonment fears, angry outbursts 
I - impulsiveness
S - suicidal gestures
E - emptiness

Question 9

Describe the dissocial PD:

Answer 9

Callous lack of concern for others
Inability to maintain enduring relationships
Aggression
Irresponsibility

Question 10

Describe the histrionic PD:

Answer 10

Self-dramatization
Shallow and egocentric
Craves attention and excitement
Manipulative

Question 11

Describe the narcissistic PD:

Answer 11

Need for admiration