Personality disorders Flashcards
Name four requirements for personality disorder diagnosis.
- Long lasting pattern of behaviour.
- Emotional distress.
- Impairment in functioning.
- Manifest in early adulthood.
Name the three clusters of personality disorders.
- Cluster A: odd/eccentric.
- Cluster B: dramatic/erratic.
- Cluster C: anxious/fearful.
Name three personality disorders that fall under cluster A.
- Paranoid personality disorder.
- Schizoid personality disorder.
- Schizotypal personality disorder.
Name four personality disorders that fall under cluster B.
- Anti-social personality disorder.
- Borderline personality disorder.
- Histrionic personality disorder.
- Narcissistic personality disorder.
Name three personality disorders that fall under cluster C.
- Avoidant personality disorder.
- Dependent personality disorder.
- Obsessive compulsive personality disorder.
What is the prevalence rate for most personality disorders?
10-14%
Name three environmental explanations for personality disorders.
- Poverty and deprivation.
- Childhood abuse.
- Family disfunction.
How does childhood maltreatment affect personality disorders? (psychodynamic explanation)
Childhood maltreatment results in distortions of mental representations of relationships and self, making it more likely to have a personality disorder.
How do cognitive explanations describe the development of personality disorders?
Negative early experiences result in dysfunctional beliefs and cognitive distortions.
Name three behvioural explanations for personality disorders.
- Modelling e.g. maladaptive behaviours learnt by caregivers.
- Reinforcement e.g. maladaptive behaviours are rewarded.
- Excess rewards.
Why are personality disorders difficult to treat? (3)
- Denial of psychopathology.
- Interpersonal difficulties.
- Ingrained patterns of behaviour.
What treatment can you not use for personality disorders?
Medication.
Name two treatments for personality disorders.
- Cognitive behavioural therapy.
- Dialectical behaviour therapy.