PS2: personality disorders

Question 1

personality disorders

Answer 1

behavior patterns that appear to be erratic or strange by cultural standards. individuals with _____________ tend to consider their behaviors and thoughts to be completely normal.

Question 2

cluster A disorders

Answer 2

characterized by odd thinking and eccentric behavior (paranoid, schizotypal, and schizoid personality disorders)

Question 3

paranoid disorder

Answer 3

leads individuals to have a very strong distrust of others and their motives

Question 4

schizotypal disorders

Answer 4

eccentric thinking unaccepted by the cultural norm

Question 5

schizoid disorder

Answer 5

disinterest in or detachment from personal relationships with others

Question 6

cluster B disorders

Answer 6

characterized by dramatic and erratic behavior (antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders)

Question 7

antisocial disorder

Answer 7

disregard for the rights, emotions, or desires of others

Question 8

borderline disorder (BPD)

Answer 8

instability in mood, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and behavior and tends to be diagnosed more often in females

Question 9

histrionic disorder

Answer 9

high amounts of attention-seeking behavior, particularly through seductive actions or wearing colorful clothing

Question 10

narcissistic disorder

Answer 10

exaggerated demands for attention and reinforcement of self-esteem

Question 11

cluster C disorders

Answer 11

disorders characterized by severe anxiety or fear (avoidant, dependent, ocd)

Question 12

avoidant disorder

Answer 12

incredible fear of rejection, isolate themselves from social situations, even though they long for interaction, to avoid failure and rejection.

Question 13

dependent disorder

Answer 13

constant need for reassurance and comfort from others, unable to act on their own and are very codependent.