unit 5

Question 1

What are the 3 clusters of personality disorders ?

Answer 1

A. Eccentric
B. Erratic
C. Fearful

Question 2

what are the 3 disorders associated with Cluster A Eccentric

Answer 2

1. Paranoid
2. Schizoid
3. Schizotypal

Question 3

what are the 4 disorders associated with Cluster B Erratic?

Answer 3

1. Antisocial
2. Borderline
3. Histrionic
4. narcissistic

Question 4

what are the 3 disorders associated with Cluster C Fearful

Answer 4

1. avoidant
2. dependent
3. obsessive-compulsive

Question 5

Describe main characteristics of paranoid personality disorder

Answer 5

• distrustful, sees others’ motives as threatening
• prone to aggressive outbursts
• alert for harmful intention

Question 6

Describe the main characteristics of schizoid personality disorder

Answer 6

• detachment from social relationships
• emotionally cold/distant
• absorbed in own thought and feelings

Question 7

Describe the main characteristics of schizotypal personality disorder

Answer 7

• discomfort with close relationships
  -sensory distortions, odd behaviors like speech dressing and speaking
• superstitious and believe in paranormal

Question 8

Describe the main characteristics of antisocial personality disorder

Answer 8

• disregards or violates the rights of others
  -impulsive, irresponsible, aggressive
  -feels no remorse

Question 9

Describe the main characteristics of borderline personality disorder

Answer 9

• unstable self-image, emotions, moods, and behaviors
• unpredictable and self destructive

Question 10

Describe the main characteristics of histrionic personality disorder

Answer 10

• excessive emotional expression
• Attention-seeking behaviors
• flashy or dramatic or make sexual advances

Question 11

Describe the main characteristics of narcissistic personality disorder

Answer 11

• an exaggerated sense of self
• need constant attention
• grandiose
• exploits interpersonal relationships

Question 12

Describe the main characteristics of avoidant personality disorder

Answer 12

• social distress
• feelings of inadequacy
• oversensitive
• unwilling to become involved with others

Question 13

Describe the main characteristics of dependent personality disorder

Answer 13

• excessive need to be cared for
  -submissive behaviors
• needs reassurance
• helpless and uncomfortable being left alone

Question 14

Describe main characteristics of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

Answer 14

• preoccupation with control, orderliness, and perfection
• keeps emotions under strict control
• methodical, orderly, inflexible