Personality Disorders Flashcards
Cluster A PDs
-Odd and Eccentric
Paranoid
Schizoid (no desire for close friendships, flat affect
Schizotypal (odd beliefs and speech, perceptual disturbances)
Cluster B PDs
Emotional, dramatic, erratic
Antisocial
Borderline
Histrionic
Narcissistic
Cluster C PDs
Anxious and Fearful
- Avoidant
- Obsessive-compulsive (not OCD)
- Dependent
Antisocial PD
Persistent pattern of disregard and violation of others’ rights since 15
- breaks law
- lack of remorse
- violent
- impulsive
18+ YO
- evidence of conduct disorder before age 15
Borderline PD
Pervasive pattern of instability of relationships, self-image, impulsivity
Histrionic PD
Excessive emotionality and attention-seeking
Narcissistic PD
Patterns of grandiosity and need for admiration
Paranoid PD
Pervasive distrust/suspicion of others, motives are seen as malevolent
Schizoid vs Schizotypal
Schizoid: does not desire close relationships. Watchword “aloof”
Schizotypal: wants relationships but cause acute discomfort
Defining Characteristics of PDs
- Egosyntonic (in sync with sense of self vs dystonic)
- Enduring maladaptive/inflexible behavioral traits
- impairment in social relationships/functioning in different types of environments
Avoidant PD
- Social inhibition,
- Feelings of inadequacy,
- Hypersensitivity to negative evaluation
Dependent PD
Pervasive/excessive need to be taken care of leads to submissive/clingy behavior. MOST CULTURALLY DEPENDENT DIAGNOSIS
Obsessive-compulsive PD
Preoccupation w orderliness, perfectionism, mental and interpersonal control. Not flexible or efficient
Etiology of Personality Disorders
Inmate temperamental difficulties
Adverse environmental events
Personality disorders in parents
Low SES
Abuse and neglect
Lack of strong relationships
