psych test 4 Flashcards
cluster A
odd or eccentric
cluster B
dramatic, emotional, erratic
cluster C
fearful or anxious
antisocial stats
male dominated: use brains/ personality
histrionic stats
female dominated: use body/sexuality
paranoid personality disorder
- pervasive and unjustified mistrust and suspicion/ keep to themselves
treatment for PPD
-development of trust
- cognitive therapy
schizoid
-pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships
-limited range of emotions in interpersonal situations
-close to autism
causes of schizoid
-etiology is unclear
-childhood shyness
-preference for social isolation resembles autism
schizotypal
-behavior and dress is odd and unusual
-socially isolated and highly suspicious
-magical thinking, ideas of reference, and illusions
-major depression
-resembles a milder form of schizophrenia
causes of schizotypal
generalized brain deficit
treatment of schizotypal
-develop social skills
-address comorbid depression
antisocial
-violation of the rights of others
-irresponsible, impulsive, and deceitful
- lack of conscience, empathy, and remorse
-charming, interpersonally manipulative
-failure to comply with social norms
-sociopathy and psychopathy typically refer to this disorder
causes for antisocial
families are inconsistent
-criminal and violent histories
treatment for antisocial
-emphasis is placed on prevention and rehabilitation
-incarceration
-focus on practical or selfish consequences
underarousal hypothesis
cortical arousal is to low
cortical immaturity hypothesis
cerebral cortex is not fully developed
fearlessness hypothesis
fail to respond to danger cues
borderline personality disorder
-unstable moods and relationships
- impulsivity, fear of abandonment, very poor self-image
-self-mutilation and suicidal gestures
-comorbidity rates are high with other mental disorders
causes for BPD
-high emotional reactivity
-runs in families
-early trauma/abuse
-may have impaired functioning of limbic system
treatment for BPD
-antidepressants
-dialectical behavior therapy is most promising
*dual reality of acceptance of difficulties and need for change
*focus on interpersonal effectiveness
*focus on distress intolerance
Histrionic
-overly dramatic, sensational, and sexually proactive
-impulsive
- focus on grandiosity, lack of empathy, unrealistic thinking
narcissistic
-exaggerated and unreasonable sense of self-importance
-preoccupation with receiving attention
-lack sensitivity and compassion for other people
-highly sensitive to criticism; envious and arrogant
avoidant
-extreme sensitivity to the opinions of others
-highly avoidant of most interpersonal relationships
-interpersonally anxious and fearful of rejection
-low self esteem