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What is a key characteristic of a personality disorder according to DSM-5?
What is a key characteristic of a personality disorder according to DSM-5?
- They are significant impairments in cognitive functioning.
- They are solely determined by cultural background.
- They are temporary conditions that resolve on their own.
- They consist of one or more pathological personality traits. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT one of the requirements for diagnosing a personality disorder?
Which of the following is NOT one of the requirements for diagnosing a personality disorder?
- Not due to substance effects.
- Relatively stable across time.
- Not normative for the individual's developmental stage.
- Presenting in textbook forms. (correct)
Who is credited with one of the earliest descriptions of a personality disorder?
Who is credited with one of the earliest descriptions of a personality disorder?
- Philippe Pinel (correct)
- Carl Jung
- Emil Kraepelin
- Sigmund Freud
What is the primary purpose of dividing personality disorders into clusters A, B, and C?
What is the primary purpose of dividing personality disorders into clusters A, B, and C?
What common occurrence often brings individuals with personality disorders to seek mental health services?
What common occurrence often brings individuals with personality disorders to seek mental health services?
Which of the following best describes Schneider's contribution to the understanding of personality disorders?
Which of the following best describes Schneider's contribution to the understanding of personality disorders?
Which statement about the nature of personality disorders is accurate?
Which statement about the nature of personality disorders is accurate?
What is indicated by the term 'manie sans délire' as described by Philippe Pinel?
What is indicated by the term 'manie sans délire' as described by Philippe Pinel?
What main characteristic distinguishes narcissistic personality disorder?
What main characteristic distinguishes narcissistic personality disorder?
What negative effect can arise from the interaction of feelings of rejection and histrionic behavior?
What negative effect can arise from the interaction of feelings of rejection and histrionic behavior?
Which of the following personality disorders is associated with a strong fear of rejection and avoidance of social situations?
Which of the following personality disorders is associated with a strong fear of rejection and avoidance of social situations?
What is a primary emotional state associated with dependent personality disorder?
What is a primary emotional state associated with dependent personality disorder?
What behavior is typical of someone with anankastic personality disorder?
What behavior is typical of someone with anankastic personality disorder?
What common outcome do personality disorders lead to?
What common outcome do personality disorders lead to?
Which personality disorder is characterized by a lack of empathy and a tendency to exploit others?
Which personality disorder is characterized by a lack of empathy and a tendency to exploit others?
What underlying feeling often drives the behavior of someone with avoidant personality disorder?
What underlying feeling often drives the behavior of someone with avoidant personality disorder?
What is the significance of the term 'narcissistic rage'?
What is the significance of the term 'narcissistic rage'?
What is a characteristic emotional reaction of those with dependent personality disorder when faced with decision-making?
What is a characteristic emotional reaction of those with dependent personality disorder when faced with decision-making?
What common characteristic is found in all personality disorders according to the context?
What common characteristic is found in all personality disorders according to the context?
What phenomenon can lead to increased feelings of ineptness in individuals with avoidant personality disorder?
What phenomenon can lead to increased feelings of ineptness in individuals with avoidant personality disorder?
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with anankastic personality disorder?
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with anankastic personality disorder?
What is a key characteristic of paranoid personality disorder?
What is a key characteristic of paranoid personality disorder?
What distinguishes schizoid personality disorder from schizotypal personality disorder?
What distinguishes schizoid personality disorder from schizotypal personality disorder?
Which personality disorder is associated with a callous unconcern for the feelings of others?
Which personality disorder is associated with a callous unconcern for the feelings of others?
Which personality disorder is commonly linked to childhood sexual abuse?
Which personality disorder is commonly linked to childhood sexual abuse?
What is a common behavior exhibited by individuals with histrionic personality disorder?
What is a common behavior exhibited by individuals with histrionic personality disorder?
What defense mechanism is primarily associated with paranoid personality disorder?
What defense mechanism is primarily associated with paranoid personality disorder?
Which characteristic is typically NOT associated with schizoid personality disorder?
Which characteristic is typically NOT associated with schizoid personality disorder?
How is borderline personality disorder typically characterized?
How is borderline personality disorder typically characterized?
What is a common misconception about borderline personality disorder?
What is a common misconception about borderline personality disorder?
Which of the following disorders shares some genetic and environmental risk factors with paranoid personality disorder?
Which of the following disorders shares some genetic and environmental risk factors with paranoid personality disorder?
What does the term 'ideas of reference' refer to in schizotypal personality disorder?
What does the term 'ideas of reference' refer to in schizotypal personality disorder?
Which personality disorder is characterized by impulsivity and a lack of learning from past mistakes?
Which personality disorder is characterized by impulsivity and a lack of learning from past mistakes?
Individuals with which disorder are often perceived as overly sensitive to criticism?
Individuals with which disorder are often perceived as overly sensitive to criticism?
What is a common trait shared by both paranoid and borderline personality disorders?
What is a common trait shared by both paranoid and borderline personality disorders?
Which of the following is likely to be true about histrionic personality disorder?
Which of the following is likely to be true about histrionic personality disorder?
What is one requirement for diagnosing a personality disorder according to the DSM-5?
What is one requirement for diagnosing a personality disorder according to the DSM-5?
How are the 10 personality disorders categorized?
How are the 10 personality disorders categorized?
Which of the following statements best reflects the historical development of personality disorder classifications?
Which of the following statements best reflects the historical development of personality disorder classifications?
What does DSM-5 indicate about the stability of personality disorder traits?
What does DSM-5 indicate about the stability of personality disorder traits?
Which situation is most likely to prompt individuals with personality disorders to seek help from mental health services?
Which situation is most likely to prompt individuals with personality disorders to seek help from mental health services?
What is a significant characteristic shared among all personality disorders?
What is a significant characteristic shared among all personality disorders?
Which of the following best describes the focus of Philippe Pinel's early work on personality disorders?
Which of the following best describes the focus of Philippe Pinel's early work on personality disorders?
What is a critical reason personality disorders are important to mental health professionals?
What is a critical reason personality disorders are important to mental health professionals?
What is a notable feature of antisocial personality disorder?
What is a notable feature of antisocial personality disorder?
Which defense mechanism is most commonly associated with paranoid personality disorder?
Which defense mechanism is most commonly associated with paranoid personality disorder?
Which personality disorder is more prevalent in women and is often linked to childhood experiences?
Which personality disorder is more prevalent in women and is often linked to childhood experiences?
What term is used to describe beliefs that events are somehow related to the person in schizotypal personality disorder?
What term is used to describe beliefs that events are somehow related to the person in schizotypal personality disorder?
Which personality disorder is characterized by a lack of emotional responsiveness and indifference to social norms?
Which personality disorder is characterized by a lack of emotional responsiveness and indifference to social norms?
What is a common trigger for self-harm in borderline personality disorder?
What is a common trigger for self-harm in borderline personality disorder?
Histrionic personality disorder is primarily characterized by a need for what?
Histrionic personality disorder is primarily characterized by a need for what?
Which personality disorder is often described as having aspects similar to schizophrenia but without meeting the full criteria?
Which personality disorder is often described as having aspects similar to schizophrenia but without meeting the full criteria?
What is commonly observed in individuals with antisocial personality disorder regarding their impulsive behaviors?
What is commonly observed in individuals with antisocial personality disorder regarding their impulsive behaviors?
Which of the following best describes individuals with paranoid personality disorder regarding their relationships?
Which of the following best describes individuals with paranoid personality disorder regarding their relationships?
What emotional state is commonly experienced by individuals with borderline personality disorder?
What emotional state is commonly experienced by individuals with borderline personality disorder?
Individuals with which personality disorder are likely to experience a deep longing for relationships but struggle to initiate connections?
Individuals with which personality disorder are likely to experience a deep longing for relationships but struggle to initiate connections?
What is a characteristic behavior of individuals with histrionic personality disorder?
What is a characteristic behavior of individuals with histrionic personality disorder?
What describes the behavior of individuals with narcissistic personality disorder when they feel obstructed or ridiculed?
What describes the behavior of individuals with narcissistic personality disorder when they feel obstructed or ridiculed?
Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between avoidant personality disorder and social interactions?
Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between avoidant personality disorder and social interactions?
What can exacerbate the feelings of ineptness in individuals with avoidant personality disorder?
What can exacerbate the feelings of ineptness in individuals with avoidant personality disorder?
What is a key characteristic of dependent personality disorder?
What is a key characteristic of dependent personality disorder?
How does perfectionism manifest in individuals with anankastic personality disorder?
How does perfectionism manifest in individuals with anankastic personality disorder?
What emotional response do individuals with dependent personality disorder typically experience regarding their relationships?
What emotional response do individuals with dependent personality disorder typically experience regarding their relationships?
What is a common vulnerability of individuals with dependent personality disorder?
What is a common vulnerability of individuals with dependent personality disorder?
What characteristic behavior is associated with individuals suffering from narcissistic personality disorder?
What characteristic behavior is associated with individuals suffering from narcissistic personality disorder?
What typically characterizes the interpersonal relationships of someone with anankastic personality disorder?
What typically characterizes the interpersonal relationships of someone with anankastic personality disorder?
What is a significant consequence of perfectionism for individuals with anankastic personality disorder?
What is a significant consequence of perfectionism for individuals with anankastic personality disorder?
What is often observed in the behavior of individuals with avoidant personality disorder?
What is often observed in the behavior of individuals with avoidant personality disorder?
What role does anxiety play in the behavior of individuals with avoidant personality disorder?
What role does anxiety play in the behavior of individuals with avoidant personality disorder?
What can be said about the emotional insights of individuals with dependent personality disorder?
What can be said about the emotional insights of individuals with dependent personality disorder?
What is a common emotional outcome for individuals with personality disorders in relation to rejection?
What is a common emotional outcome for individuals with personality disorders in relation to rejection?
Flashcards
What is a personality disorder?
What is a personality disorder?
A personality disorder is diagnosed when significant impairments in self and interpersonal functioning are present, along with one or more pathological personality traits.
When did the concept of personality disorder emerge?
When did the concept of personality disorder emerge?
The concept of personality disorder dates back to Philippe Pinel's description of "manie sans délire" in 1801, referring to outbursts of rage and violence without psychosis.
What are the key characteristics of personality disorders?
What are the key characteristics of personality disorders?
Personality disorders are characterized by relatively stable and consistent traits across time and situations, not explained by developmental stage or culture, and not just due to substance use or medical conditions.
What is the foundation for current personality disorder classifications?
What is the foundation for current personality disorder classifications?
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How are personality disorders grouped in the DSM-5?
How are personality disorders grouped in the DSM-5?
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How do personality disorders present in real-life?
How do personality disorders present in real-life?
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Why are personality disorders important for mental health professionals?
Why are personality disorders important for mental health professionals?
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How often do people with personality disorders seek help?
How often do people with personality disorders seek help?
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Paranoid Personality Disorder
Paranoid Personality Disorder
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Schizoid Personality Disorder
Schizoid Personality Disorder
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Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
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Projection
Projection
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Cluster A Personality Disorders
Cluster A Personality Disorders
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
Antisocial Personality Disorder
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Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
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Histrionic Personality Disorder
Histrionic Personality Disorder
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
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Cluster B Personality Disorders
Cluster B Personality Disorders
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Kurt Schneider's concept of personality disorder
Kurt Schneider's concept of personality disorder
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Antisocial personality disorder and crime
Antisocial personality disorder and crime
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Characteristics of Borderline Personality Disorder
Characteristics of Borderline Personality Disorder
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Possible link between childhood abuse and borderline personality disorder
Possible link between childhood abuse and borderline personality disorder
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Vicious circle
Vicious circle
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Narcissistic rage
Narcissistic rage
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Avoidant personality disorder
Avoidant personality disorder
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Avoidant vicious circle
Avoidant vicious circle
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Dependent personality disorder
Dependent personality disorder
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Dependent vicious circle
Dependent vicious circle
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Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
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Underlying anxiety in OCD
Underlying anxiety in OCD
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Simplification in OCPD
Simplification in OCPD
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Personality disorders
Personality disorders
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Mental disorders
Mental disorders
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Defining personality disorders
Defining personality disorders
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What are personality disorders?
What are personality disorders?
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What is 'manie sans délire'?
What is 'manie sans délire'?
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What is 'Die psychopathischen Persönlichkeiten'?
What is 'Die psychopathischen Persönlichkeiten'?
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What is Cluster A personality disorder?
What is Cluster A personality disorder?
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What is Cluster B personality disorder?
What is Cluster B personality disorder?
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What is Cluster C personality disorder?
What is Cluster C personality disorder?
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Study Notes
History and Concepts of Personality Disorders
- Study of personality (character) originated in antiquity (Greek charaktêr).
- Concept of personality disorder is more recent, possibly linked to Philippe Pinel's 1801 description of "manie sans délire."
- Schneider's 1923 work (Die psychopathischen Persönlichkeiten) is foundational for current classifications.
- DSM-5 defines personality disorder as significant impairments in self and interpersonal functioning, plus pathological personality traits.
- Criteria include stability across time and situations, not normative for development/culture, and not solely due to substance/medical conditions.
- Disorders are primarily historical observations, making them vague and imprecise; they may blur into one another.
- Often arise in context of another disorder or crisis (self-harm/criminal activity), impacting diagnosis and treatment.
- Classification into Clusters A, B, and C reflects overlapping nature of disorders.
Cluster A Personality Disorders
- Paranoid Personality Disorder:
- Pervasive distrust of others (friends, family, partners) due to guardedness and suspicion.
- Strong sense of personal rights, sensitivity to setbacks, resentment.
- Tendency toward withdrawal and relational difficulties.
- Principal ego defense is projection.
- Modestly heritable, sharing genetic/environmental risk factors with schizoid and schizotypal disorders.
- Schizoid Personality Disorder:
- Detachment, aloofness, introspection, fantasy-prone.
- Lack of desire for social or sexual relationships; indifference to others and social norms.
- Potentially highly sensitive, with a longing for intimacy, but facing difficulties in relationships.
- Generally well-functioning and not bothered by perceived oddness.
- Schizotypal Personality Disorder:
- Oddities in appearance, behavior, and speech.
- Unusual perceptual experiences and anomalies in thinking, potentially including odd beliefs, magical thinking, and suspiciousness.
- Fear of social interaction and view others as harmful, avoiding social situations (different than schizoid, who lack desire).
- Increased likelihood of developing schizophrenia compared to general population.
- May experience ideas of reference (events relating to them).
Cluster B Personality Disorders
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Antisocial Personality Disorder:
- Callous unconcern for others' feelings; disregard for social norms/obligations.
- Irritability, aggression, impulsiveness, lack of guilt, and failure to learn from experience.
- Often charming, but relationships are volatile and short-lived, and history of criminal activity is common.
- More prevalent in men.
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Borderline Personality Disorder:
- Lack of self-sense; feelings of emptiness, fear of abandonment.
- Intense, unstable relationships; emotional instability, anger outbursts (especially with criticism).
- Impulsive behavior, suicidal threats, self-harm, frequent medical consultations.
- Potentially linked to childhood sexual abuse.
- More common in women (potentially due to differing diagnostic approaches or manifestation of behaviors).
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Histrionic Personality Disorder:
- Lack of self-worth; reliance on attention and approval for well-being.
- Dramatizing, playing a part to be heard/seen.
- Attention-seeking behavior, overly charming/seductive, impulsive behaviors, placing oneself at risk.
- Sensitive to criticism and rejection, experiencing vicious cycle: rejection leading to more histrionics which fuels further rejection.
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder:
- Extreme self-importance; sense of entitlement, need for admiration.
- Envy of others, expecting reciprocated admiration, lack of empathy.
- Lying and exploiting others, self-absorbed, controlling, intolerant, selfish, and insensitive behaviors.
- "Narcissistic rage" when obstructed or ridiculed, manifesting as destructive anger and a desire for revenge.
Cluster C Personality Disorders
- Avoidant Personality Disorder:
- Belief of social ineptitude, unappeal, or inferiority.
- Fear of embarrassment, criticism, or rejection.
- Avoids social interaction unless certain of acceptance; restrained even in intimate relationships.
- Associated with anxiety disorders, potential childhood rejection or perceived rejection.
- Excessive monitoring of internal reactions (own and others'), impeding natural social interactions; a vicious cycle (more monitoring leading to more ineptitude, increasing internal monitoring).
- Dependent Personality Disorder:
- Lack of self-confidence, excessive need to be taken care of.
- Needs help with daily choices and relinquishes essential life decisions.
- Fears abandonment; considerable lengths to secure and maintain relationships; seeing self as inadequate/helpless.
- Idealizes protective figures, behaves ingratiatingly and self-effacingly.
- Maintains a naïve, child-like perspective, with limited self-insight; making them vulnerable to abuse.
- A potential association with Cluster B Personality Disorders.
- Anankastic Personality Disorder:
- Excessive preoccupation with details, rules, order, organization, or schedules.
- Extreme perfectionism, preventing task completion.
- Commitment to work and productivity at expense of leisure/relationships.
- Doubting, cautious, rigid, controlling, humorless, and miserly.
- Underlying anxiety based on perceived lack of control; attempting to control increases feelings of being out of control.
- Simplifies world to good/bad, causing strained relationships.
General Considerations
- Prevalence of personality disorders is estimated at approximately 10%, varying with diagnostic criteria.
- Diagnosing reliably is challenging: defining "normal" vs. disordered traits (subjectivity in diagnosis and significant impairment).
- Potential biases (personal dislike, prejudice, clashes of values) can influence diagnosis.
- Personality disorders differ from other mental disorders, but result in significant impairment and distress. They represent important clinical consideration both as primary disorders and in association with other disorders impacting diagnosis and treatment.
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