PSYCH 2030 WEEK 10 Flashcards
Antisocial personality disorder
Cluster B (dramatic, emotional, erratic) personality disorder involving a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others. Similar to the non-DSM label psychopathy, but with greater emphasis on overt behaviors rather than on personality traits
Avoidant personality disorder
Cluster C (anxious or fearful) personality disorder featuring a pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to criticism
Borderline personality disorder
Cluster B (dramatic, emotional, or erratic) personality disorder involving pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, affects, and control over impulses
Dependent personality disorder
Cluster C (anxious or fearful) personality disorder characterized by a person’s pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of, a condition that leads to submissive and clinging behaviors and fears of separation
Histrionic personality disorder
Cluster B (dramatic, emotional, or erratic) personality disorder involving a pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking
Narcissistic personality disorder
Cluster B (dramatic, emotional, or erratic) personality disorder involving a pervasive pattern of grandiosity in fantasy or behavior, need for admiration, and lack of empathy
Obsessive compulsive personality disorder
Cluster C (anxious or fearful) personality disorder featuring a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency
Paranoid personality disorder
Cluster A (odd or eccentric) personality disorder involving pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others such that their motives are interpreted as malevolent (do harm)
Personality disorder
Enduring maladaptive pattern for relating to the environment and oneself, exhibited in a wide range of contexts that cause significant functional impairment or subjective distress
Psychopathy
Non-DSM category of antisocial personality disorder but with less emphasis on over behavior; indicators include superficial charm, lack of remorse
Schizoid personality disorder
a person shows very little, if any, interest and ability to form relationships with other people
Schizotypal personality disorder
a mental health condition marked by a consistent pattern of intense discomfort with relationships and social interactions
Phrenology
Looking at the bumps on someone’s head to try to figure out their personality or abilities.
Cardinal Traits
The few really big personality traits that strongly shape how someone acts all the time.
Central Traits
The main characteristics that describe someone’s personality and influence their behavior in various situations.
Secondary Traits
The smaller, more specific personality traits that are less consistent and influential compared to central traits. They might only show up in certain situations.
Need to predict our world
This is about trying to understand and anticipate what’s going to happen around us.
Need to build competence to act on our world:
This is about feeling capable and skilled enough to deal with the things we encounter in life.
Need for acceptance from others:
This is about wanting to feel valued and included by the people around us.
BEATS
When infants start understanding their world and their place in it, they begin forming beliefs, emotions, and action tendencies called “BEATs.”
Cluster A
odd or eccentric: People in this cluster often seem unusual or eccentric (abnormal)
Cluster B
dramatic, emotional, or erratic: Individuals in this cluster tend to be dramatic, emotional, or unpredictable.
Cluster C
anxious or fearful: People in this cluster typically experience high levels of anxiety or fearfulness.
Ego-Dystonic
Those who have them are aware they have a problem and tend to be distressed by their symptoms
Ego-Syntonic
The person experiencing them doesn’t necessarily think they have a problem
Wise Mind:
Finding a balance between your feelings and logical thinking, respecting your emotions while also responding to them with reason.
Radical Acceptance:
Fully acknowledging and honoring tough situations and feelings, embracing them as they are without trying to ignore or change them.
Anankastia
Being overly focused on strict rules and perfection, often feeling the need to control situations and behaviors to meet those standards.
Personality Difficulty
Strong personality traits that might impact treatment or health services but aren’t severe enough to be classified as a personality disorder.
Negative affectivity
The tendency to experience a broad range of negatrive emotions
