Task 5 Flashcards
Which disorders are part of the DSM-V odd-eccentric Cluster?
- Paranoid
- Schizoid
- Schizotypal
Which disorders are part of the dramatic-emotional cluster?
Antisocial PD
Narcissistic PD
Borderline PD
Which disorders belong to the anxious-fearful cluster?
- Avoidant PD
- OCD
- Dependent PD
How does diagnosing personality disorders according to the dimensional DMS-V approach work?
- Determine the level of functioning in terms of their sense of self or social relationships. (Scale from 0 to 4, 2-4 are clinical)
- Determine pathological personality traits (multiple scales used)
What are main symptoms of Paranoid PD?
- Distrust and Suspiciousness
- Sensitivity and reactivity
What are main symptoms of schizoid PD?
- Social Detachement
- Flat Affect
- Odd behaviors
What are main symptoms of schizotypal PD?
- milder form of schizophrenia
- social isolation
- limited signs of emotions
- problems with selective attention and memory
What are central characteristics of people with antipersonal PD?
- Disregard for norms and rights
- Impulsivity
- Lack of remorse
What are the two dimensions of Narcissistic PD?
Grandiosity and Low Self-Esteem
In which gender is narcissistic PD more common?
Males
Explain the psychodynamic theory of Narcissism.
Patients failed to develop an adjusted self-view or coping strategies for stress, so they rely on admiration of others to maintain their self-esteem.
Name some possible causes of Narcissistic PD
- Genetics
- Trait Temperament
- Psychological Trauma
- Age-inappropriate role-assignments
How are the deficits in empathy in narcissistic people visible on a brain scan?
Lower amount of gray matter in the PFC
What is the lame of the love style that is associated with narcissistic PD?
Ludus - Game-Playing
What are characteristics of the ludic love style?
- Avoiding dependence
- Keeping options open
- Deceiving the partner
- low interest = high power
