Personality disorders Flashcards
define personality
cluster of relatively predictable patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that is generally consistent
what is the 5 factor model (OCEAN)
openness conscientiousness extraversion agreeableness neuroticism
what is the ICD10 classification of a personality disorder
individual’s characteristic and enduring patterns of inner experience and behaviour deviate markedly as a whole from the culturally expected and accepted range
how is a personality disorder manifested
1 or more of:
cognition
affectivity
impulse control
interpersonal functional
pervasive, inflexible, maladaptive behaviour
personal distress
long duration, onset in childhood/adolesence
cannot be explained as a manifestation of other adult mental health disorders
personality trait vs disorder
disorder is pervasive, causes distress, impairs social functioning
what can be used in assessment of personality disorders
rating scales
what is heritability
what proportion of a disorder is due to genes and environment
what proportion of the population have a personality disorder
~10%
what is the DSM5 classification of personality disorder
Cluster A - paranoid schizoid schizotypal Cluster B - antisocial borderline histrionic narcissistic Cluster C - avoidant dependent obsessive compulsive
what is cluster A known as
odd + eccentric
what is cluster B known as
emotional + dramatic
what is cluster C known as
avoidant + anxious
what is the ICD10 classification of personality disorder
paranoid schizoid dissocial emotionally unstable: impulsive, borderline histrionic anxious dependent anankastic
describe paranoid PD
excessive sensitivity to setbacks
bear grudges
self referential
preoccupied with conspiracy theories
describe schizoid PD
emotionally cold cant express warm feelings to others indifferent to praise or criticism prefers to be alone "batman"
describe schizotypal PD
ideas of reference
odd beliefs and magical thinking
odd, eccentric behaviour or appearance
“willy wonka”
describe dissocial PD
no concern for others feelings
disregard for social norms
dont feel guilt
management of dissocial PD
CBT
does antisocial PD = psychopathy
no
management of emotionally unstable PD (EUPD)
dialectical behavioural therapy DBT
describe impulsive EUPD
don’t consider consequences to actions
conflictive behaviour
unstable mood
describe borderline EUPD
uncertainty of self image
intense and unstable relationships
excessive efforts to avoid abandonment
chronic feeling of emptiness
describe histrionic PD
shallow
labile affectivity
seeks excitement and activities where they are the centre of attention
overly concerned with physical attractiveness
describe narcissistic PD
grandiose logic of self importance fantasies of infinite success sense of entitlement no empathy egotistical
describe anankasic PD
excessive doubt and caution perfectionism interfering with task completion pedantic rigidity + stuborness insisting things are done their way
describe anxious PD
persistent feelings of apprehension, tension belief they are socially inferior to others
avoidance of social situations due to fear of criticism
describe dependent PD
allowing and encouraging others to make their important life decisions
feel uncomfortable alone from fear of inability to care for oneself
need excessive reassurance to make everyday decisions
management of cluster C
social skills training
