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Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others?
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others?
What is the primary characteristic of Schizoid personality disorder?
What is the primary characteristic of Schizoid personality disorder?
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of social and interpersonal deficits, as well as cognitive perceptual symptoms?
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of social and interpersonal deficits, as well as cognitive perceptual symptoms?
What is the primary characteristic of Narcissistic personality disorder?
What is the primary characteristic of Narcissistic personality disorder?
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Which personality disorder is characterized by an extensive avoidance of social situations?
Which personality disorder is characterized by an extensive avoidance of social situations?
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What is the primary characteristic of Histrionic personality disorder?
What is the primary characteristic of Histrionic personality disorder?
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Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control?
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control?
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What is the primary characteristic of Borderline personality disorder?
What is the primary characteristic of Borderline personality disorder?
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Which personality disorder is characterized by a clinging to others in a desperate attempt to keep them close?
Which personality disorder is characterized by a clinging to others in a desperate attempt to keep them close?
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What is the primary characteristic of Paranoid personality disorder?
What is the primary characteristic of Paranoid personality disorder?
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Study Notes
Personality Disorders
- Personality refers to an individual's enduring and habitual patterns of behavior, cognition, emotion, motivation, and ways of relating to others.
- Disorders occur when these patterns become rigid, maladaptive, and impair functioning over time and across domains.
Cluster A
- Paranoid Personality Disorder
- Characterized by long-standing suspiciousness and mistrust of others
- Individuals are guarded, hostile, angry, and unforgiving
- They hold grudges and perceive threats in benign events
- Suspect spousal infidelity and have a hard time confiding in others
- Schizoid Personality Disorder
- Characterized by being secluded, isolated, and inept at forming relationships
- Individuals tend to be introverted, reclusive, and emotionally detached
- They are unable to experience joy and pleasure in life
- Schizotypal Personality Disorder
- Characterized by social and interpersonal deficits
- Cognitive perceptual symptoms include magical beliefs and perceptual aberrations
- Referential thinking and paranoia are common
- Stress response may trigger transient psychotic episodes
- Many individuals have co-occurring major depressive disorder
Cluster B
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Characterized by a pattern of intense emotional dysregulation
- Individuals have unstable relationships and a fear of abandonment
- Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)
- Characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others
- Individuals fail to conform to society's rules and have a reckless disregard for safety
- They lack remorse and have underhanded, impulsive, and irresponsible behavior
- Histrionic Personality Disorder
- Characterized by attention-seeking, emotional, and seductive behavior
- Individuals have a need for attention and approval
- They are moody, uncomfortable with single relationships, and have a lack of loyalty and fidelity
- They are depressed when not the center of attention
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder
- Characterized by grandiose, inexhaustible need for admiration
- Individuals lack empathy and have feelings of superiority, specialness, or uniqueness
- They have a self-centered view and sense of entitlement
- They are unable to show empathy and have overlapping characteristics with BPD and ASPD
Cluster C
- Avoidant Personality Disorder
- Characterized by extensive avoidance of social situations
- Individuals are timid, shy, and hesitant, with a fear of criticism and feelings of inadequacy
- They perceive themselves as socially inept, inadequate, and inferior
- They are reluctant to enter relationships unless given strong assurance of uncritical acceptance
- Dependent Personality Disorder
- Characterized by a clinging to others in a desperate attempt to keep them close
- Individuals have an intense need to be taken care of and total submission
- They have difficulty making decisions and withdraw from adult responsibilities
- They are compliant, conciliatory, and placating
- Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
- Characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control
- Individuals attempt to maintain control by paying attention to rules, trivial details, procedures, and lists
- They are completely devoted to work and are uncomfortable with unstructured leisure time
- They are rigid, stubborn, and perfectionistic
- They need to control others and situations
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Test your knowledge of personality disorders, including Cluster A traits such as paranoid and schizoid personality disorders. Learn about the characteristics and behaviors associated with these disorders.
