Personality Disorders - Cluster C

Question 1

person who WANTS to be liked, is restrained within relationships, is inhibited in interpersonal situations, expects disapproval, feels inadequate, is unwilling to get involved, longs for attachment of others, and fears being embarrassed.

Answer 1

avoidant personality disorder

Question 2

RIDICULE acronym

Answer 2

Avoidant Personality DisorderRestrained within relationshipsInhibited in interpersonal situationsDisapproval expected at workInadequate view of selfCriticism is expected in social situationsUnwilling to get involvedLongs for attachment to othersEmbarrassment is the feared emotion

Question 3

common comorbidities of Avoidant personality disorder

Answer 3

phobiaMDDGAD and social anxiety disorderbipolar disorder

Question 4

is avoidant personality disorder more common in M or W

Answer 4

M = F

Question 5

clinical tip for dealing with avoidant personality disorder

Answer 5

accepting attitudelots of reassurance

Question 6

Someone who is pervasive and has excessive eeds to be taken care of that leads to submissiveness and clinging behavior, and fears of separation

Answer 6

dependent personality disorder

Question 7

when does dependent personality disorder typically manifest?

Answer 7

early adulthood

Question 8

DARN HURT acronym

Answer 8

Dependent personality disorderDisagreement is difficult to expressAdvice- needs excessive inputResponsibility for major areas delegated to othersNuturance- seeks excessive degree from othersHelpless when aloneUnrealistically preoccupied with being left to care for selfRelationships are desperately sought (when an established one ends)Tasks- has difficulty initiating projects

Question 9

gender more likely to have dependent personality disorder

Answer 9

female

Question 10

what makes one more susceptible to dependent personality disorder

Answer 10

chronic illness in childhood or separation anxiety disorder in child

Question 11

what type of patient will often refer to themselves as stupid and take criticism as proof that they are incapable

Answer 11

dependent personality disorder

Question 12

what type of therapy is often effective for dependent personality disorder

Answer 12

psychotherapy

Question 13

what patient has great difficulty breaking out of abuse relationships

Answer 13

dependent personality disorder

Question 14

LOW MIRTH acronym

Answer 14

Obsessive compulsive personalityLeisure activity is minimalorganizational focusWork and productivity predominateMiserly spending habitsinflexible around morals, values, etcRigidity and stubbornnessTask completion impaired by perfectionismHoards items-cannot discard them

Question 15

what patient is defined byemotional constriction, orderliness, perseverance, stubbornness, and being indecisive

Answer 15

Obsessive-compulsive personality

Question 16

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

Answer 16

obsessive compulsive personality

Question 17

how many criteria do you need to make the obsessive- compulsive personality

Answer 17

4

Question 18

male or female predominance in obsessive compulsive personality disorder

Answer 18

male

Question 19

3 things that increase risk of obsessive compulsive personality disorder

Answer 19

oldest child1st degree relative with itharsh discipline in background

Question 20

three contact tips for obsessive compulsive personality disorder

Answer 20

they have a stiff, formal demeanortheir constricted affect and anxiousness is due to not being able to control the interview, so don’t enter that power struggle with themtend to have awareness of their illness and seek help on their own

Question 21

most effective drug for OCD

Answer 21

clonazepam (klonopin)

Question 22

difference between OCD and obsessive compulsive personality disorder

Answer 22

personality disorder doesn’t have the TRUE obsessions and compulsions that OCD does