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How are functional disorders managed?
CBT first line
TCAs, especially if concurrent mood disorder
How are intellectual disabilities classified?
Borderline LD Mild LD Moderate LD Severe LD Profound LD
What is the IQ range for borderline LD?
70+
What is the IQ range for mild LD?
50-69
What is the IQ range for moderate LD?
35-49
What is the IQ range for severe LD?
20-34
What is the IQ range for profound LD?
< 20
Which areas of functioning may be affected by a personality disorder?
2 or more of:
- cognition
- affectivity (emotions)
- interpersonal functioning
- impulse control
What are the 3 ‘clusters’ of personality disorders?
Cluster A –> odd and eccentric
Cluster B –> dramatic and emotional
Cluster C –> anxious and avoidant
Which PDs are in cluster A?
Paranoid PD
Schizoid PD
Which PDs are in cluster B?
Antisocial PD
Borderline PD
Histrionic PD
Which PDs are in cluster C?
Avoidant PD Dependent PD Obsessive compulsive (Anankastic) PD
How is paranoid PD defined?
Distrust and suspiciousness of others
How is schizoid PD defined?
Detachment from social relationships
+ a restricted range of expression of emotions
(solitary, cold)
How is antisocial PD defined?
Disregard for and violation of the rights of others
law breaking, lack of remorse
How is borderline PD defined?
Instability of interpersonal relationships, self image and affects
+ marked impulsivity
How is histrionic PD defined?
Excessive emotionality and attention seeking
centre of attention, provocative behaviour
How is avoidant PD defined?
Social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, hypersensitivity to negative evaluation
How is dependant PD defined?
Need to be taken care of –> submissive + clingy behaviour + fears of separation
How is obsessive-compulsive PD defined?
Preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism and control
At the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency
What is the main focus of treatment in PDs?
Treatment of comorbid disorders e.g. depression, anxiety
What is the main psychological therapy for emotionally unstable PD?
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
