L2 Flashcards
The major disadvantage of DSM-5 that fueled the development of the alternative model
is its limitation in capturing the heterogeneity and complexity of personality disorder
General PD criteria
an enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior the deviates from the expectations of the individuals culture
How PDs occur?
as a result of biological, environmental and social culture experience
In which cluster the genetics have a higher influence
Cluster B
Vulnerability model
PD predispose to development of syndrome disorders: cluster C predisposes to development of anxiety
Continuity model
PD are viewed as subclinical manifestations of a slowly developing syndrome
Complication model
PD developed as a result of an enduring syndrome: anxiety disorder enhances risk for a avoidant PD
True of False
BPD can be explained by the brain structure
FALSE
BPD cannot be explained by any single neurotransmitter system
Prevalence Cluster B in Histrionic
Women
Prevalence Narcissistic and Antisocial
Men
Which diseases have reduced impairment in quality in life
Schizotypal, BPD, Avoidant
Gender bias in PD - stereotypic traits of femininity
dependent, histrionic
Gender bias in PD - stereotypic traits of masculine
antisocial, narcissist, obsessive-compulsive
Comorbidity
co-occurrence of two or more syndrome disorders in one patient
Can we explain BPD through the brain?
no
