Personality Disorders Overview

False (B)

Mood disorder

<p>stigma</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Personality disorder = Difficulty navigating social environments Social stigma = Reduced treatment seeking Comorbid conditions = Increased challenges with intervention Impaired relationships = Family conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cluster A (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>DSM</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>erratic</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-report measures = Gather individual perspectives using questionnaires Semi-structured interviews = Provide in-depth exploration of experiences and problems Clinical observation = Assesses observable behaviors Informant information = Gathers alternative viewpoints from family or friends</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Antisocial personality disorder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-report measures, clinical interviews, and informant data</p> Signup and view all the answers

People with these disorders often feel lonely, have issues with family and struggle to keep their jobs.

Personality disorders frequently go hand-in-hand with other mental health issues, like depression, anxiety or substance abuse.

The negative perception of personality disorders can make it harder for people to get the help they need.

Individuals with personality disorders often have complex mental health challenges, making it harder to treat them.

People with personality disorders often experience a range of mental health problems, like depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.

Personality disorders are enduring and inflexible patterns of behavior and inner experiences that differ from cultural norms and cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of life.

The DSM-5 groups personality disorders into three clusters: Cluster A (odd/eccentric), Cluster B (dramatic/emotional/erratic), and Cluster C (anxious/fearful).

Cluster A personality disorders, like paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal, tend to be characterized by odd or eccentric behaviors and thoughts.

Cluster B personality disorders, like antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic, are marked by dramatic, emotional, or erratic behaviors.

Cluster C personality disorders, including avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive, display anxious or fearful behaviors and attitudes.

Assessing personality disorders involves gathering information from various sources, such as self-report measures, clinical interviews, observations, and reports from relevant individuals.

Prevalence of personality disorders varies widely, with estimated rates ranging from 0.5% to 10.6%, depending on the study and sample.

Rates of personality disorders tend to be higher in clinical samples compared to general populations, and specific disorders have different prevalence rates.