Personality Disorders

Question 1

What are the 3 broad groups of personality disorders

Answer 1

A
B
C

Question 2

Describe broadly type A personality disorders

Answer 2

Odd or eccentric
Do not form meaningful relationship s
Psychosis not present

Question 3

Describe broadly type B personality disorders

Answer 3

Dramatic or Emotional
Associated with mood disorders
Associated with substance abuse

Question 4

Which is the only personality disorder to be female predominant

Answer 4

Borderline

Question 5

Describe broadly type C personality disorders

Answer 5

Anxious or avoidant
The anxious cluster
Associated with anxious disorders

Question 6

What are the 3 types of cluster A personality disorders

Answer 6

Paranoid
Schizoid
Schizotypical

Question 7

What are the 4 types of cluster B personality disorders

Answer 7

Dissocial/anti-social
Borderline
Histrionic
Narcissistic

Question 8

What are the 3 types of cluster C personality disorders

Answer 8

Avoidant
Anakastic
Dependent

Question 9

Are personality disorders generally more commonly in males or females

Answer 9

Male

Apart from borderline personality disorders which are predominantly female

Question 10

What is the basic criteria for any personality disorder

Answer 10

Beginning in early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts

Question 11

Describe paranoid personality disorders

Answer 11

Pervasive distrusts

Suspiciousness of others such that their motives are interpreted as malevolent

Question 12

Describe schizoid personality disorders

Answer 12

Pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships

Restricted range of expression or emotions in interpersonal settings

Question 13

Describe schizotypical personality disorders

Answer 13

Pervasive pattern of social and interpersonal deficits marked by acute discomfort with and reduced capacity for close relationships
As well by cognitive or perceptual distortions and eccentricities of behaviour

Question 14

Describe dissocial/anti-social personality disorders

Answer 14

Pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others

Failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviours as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest

Reckless disregard for safety of self or others

Lack of remorse

Impulsivity or failure to plan ahead

Question 15

Describe borderline personality disorder

Answer 15

A pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonalrelationships,self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity

Question 16

Describe narcissistic personality disorder

Answer 16

A pervasive pattern ofgrandiosity(in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy,

Self-importance
Believes he or she is special
Often envious or believes others are envious of him/her
Arrogant

Question 17

Describe avoidant personality disorder

Answer 17

A pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation,

unwilling to get involved unless certain of being liked
views self as socially inept

Question 18

Describe anapaestic personality disorder

Answer 18

A pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency

Very much OCD tendencies

Question 19

Describe dependent personality disorder

Answer 19

pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of that leads to submissive and clinging behavior and fears of separation,

Difficulties making everyday decisions
needs others to assume responsibility
Feels uncomfortable or helpless when left alone
Fears of having to take care of herself/himself