personality disorders Flashcards
what are cluster A personality disorders ?
problem perceiving safety of interpersonal relationships
what are examples of cluster A personality disorders ?
paranoid personality disorder
schizoid PD
schizotypal PD
what are symptoms of paranoid PD ?
suspects others are against them doubts trustworthiness of others reluctant to confide in others reads hidden meaning into remarks or events bears grudges reacts angrily to perceived attacks suspicions of infidelity
what are symptoms of schizoid PD ?
no desire or enjoyment of close relationships chooses solitary activity little interest in sexual activity takes few pleasures in activity lacks close friends indifferent to praise/criticism emotional coldness
what are symptoms of schizotypal PD ?
ideas of reference NOT DELUSION odd beliefs, magical thinking bodily illusions odd thinking and speech suspicious or paranoid ideation inappropriate or constricted affect odd behaviour/appearance lack of close friends
what are examples of cluster A personality disorders ?
paranoid personality disorder
schizoid PD
schizotypal PD
what are symptoms of paranoid PD ?
suspects others are against them doubts trustworthiness of others reluctant to confide in others reads hidden meaning into remarks or events bears grudges reacts angrily to perceived attacks suspicions of infidelity
what are symptoms of schizoid PD ?
no desire or enjoyment of close relationships chooses solitary activity little interest in sexual activity takes few pleasures in activity lacks close friends indifferent to praise/criticism emotional coldness
what are symptoms of schizotypal PD ?
ideas of reference NOT DELUSION odd beliefs, magical thinking bodily illusions odd thinking and speech suspicious or paranoid ideation inappropriate or constricted affect odd behaviour/appearance lack of close friends
what are examples of cluster A personality disorders ?
paranoid personality disorder
schizoid PD
schizotypal PD
what are symptoms of paranoid PD ?
suspects others are against them doubts trustworthiness of others reluctant to confide in others reads hidden meaning into remarks or events bears grudges reacts angrily to perceived attacks suspicions of infidelity
what are symptoms of schizoid PD ?
no desire or enjoyment of close relationships chooses solitary activity little interest in sexual activity takes few pleasures in activity lacks close friends indifferent to praise/criticism emotional coldness
what are symptoms of schizotypal PD ?
ideas of reference NOT DELUSION odd beliefs, magical thinking bodily illusions odd thinking and speech suspicious or paranoid ideation inappropriate or constricted affect odd behaviour/appearance lack of close friends excessive social appearance
what are cluster B personality disorders ?
problem with keeping feelings tolerable without acting
what are examples of cluster B personality disorders ?
antisocial PD
narcissistic PD
borderline PD
histrionic PD
what are symptoms of antisocial PD ?
failure to conform to social norms - law problem deceitfulness impulsivity irritable/aggressive disregard for safety consistent irresponsibility lack of remorse
what are symptoms of borderline PD ?
frantic effort to avoid abandonment unstable and intense relationships unstable self image self-damaging impulsivity recurrent suicidal behaviour affective instability, reactivity of mood chronic feeling of emptiness inappropriate anger transient paranoia, dissociation
what are symptoms of narcissistic PD ?
grandiose sense of self--importance preoccupied with fantasy of power/success believes they are special can only be understood by such requires admiration sense of entitlement interpersonally exploitative lacks empathy envious of others arrogant, haughty behaviour
what are symptoms of histrionic PD ?
uncomfortable when not centre of attention
interaction sexually seductive or provocative
rapid shifting shallow emotion
uses physical appearance to draw attention
speech impressionistic, lacking in detail
self-dramatisation, theatricality
is suggestible
considers relationships more intimate than they are
what are cluster C personality disorders ?
problems with anxiety and how it is managed
what are examples of cluster C personality disorders ?
obsessive compulsive PD
avoidant PD
dependent PD
what are symptoms of dependent PD ?
difficulty making decisions without advice
others assume responsibility
difficulty expressing disagreement
difficulty initiating projects due to lack of confidence
excessive length to obtain nurturance and support
feels uncomfortable or helpless when alone
urgently seeks another relationship
preoccupied with fear of being left to care for themselves
what are symptoms of obsessive compulsive PD ?
preoccupied with rules, order, organisation
perfectionism interferes with task completion
excessively devoted to work at expense of leisure
inflexibility in morals, ethics, values
hoarder
reluctant to delegate tasks
miserly spending style
rigidity and stubborness
what are symptoms of avoidant PD ?
avoids occupational activity involving significant interpersonal contact
unwilling to get involved with people unless certain of being liked
restraint within intimate relationship
preoccupied with being criticised in social
inhibited in new scenarios
reluctant to take personal risk
