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How are functional disorders managed?

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CBT first line

TCAs, especially if concurrent mood disorder

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How are intellectual disabilities classified?

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Borderline LD
Mild LD
Moderate LD
Severe LD
Profound LD
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What is the IQ range for borderline LD?

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70+

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What is the IQ range for mild LD?

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50-69

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What is the IQ range for moderate LD?

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35-49

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What is the IQ range for severe LD?

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20-34

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What is the IQ range for profound LD?

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< 20

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Which areas of functioning may be affected by a personality disorder?

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2 or more of:

  • cognition
  • affectivity (emotions)
  • interpersonal functioning
  • impulse control
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What are the 3 ‘clusters’ of personality disorders?

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Cluster A –> odd and eccentric
Cluster B –> dramatic and emotional
Cluster C –> anxious and avoidant

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Which PDs are in cluster A?

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Paranoid PD

Schizoid PD

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Which PDs are in cluster B?

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Antisocial PD
Borderline PD
Histrionic PD

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Which PDs are in cluster C?

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Avoidant PD
Dependent PD
Obsessive compulsive (Anankastic) PD
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How is paranoid PD defined?

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Distrust and suspiciousness of others

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How is schizoid PD defined?

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Detachment from social relationships
+ a restricted range of expression of emotions
(solitary, cold)

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How is antisocial PD defined?

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Disregard for and violation of the rights of others

law breaking, lack of remorse

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How is borderline PD defined?

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Instability of interpersonal relationships, self image and affects
+ marked impulsivity

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How is histrionic PD defined?

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Excessive emotionality and attention seeking

centre of attention, provocative behaviour

18
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How is avoidant PD defined?

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Social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, hypersensitivity to negative evaluation

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How is dependant PD defined?

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Need to be taken care of –> submissive + clingy behaviour + fears of separation

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How is obsessive-compulsive PD defined?

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Preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism and control

At the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency

21
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What is the main focus of treatment in PDs?

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Treatment of comorbid disorders e.g. depression, anxiety

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What is the main psychological therapy for emotionally unstable PD?

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Dialectical Behavioural Therapy