Mental Flashcards
____ is defined as the complex characteristics that distinguish an individual
Personality
____ ____ occurs when these traits become inflexible and contribute to maladaptive patterns of behavior or impairments in functioning
Personality disorder
____ ____ behavior including self inflicted cuts which usually are not performed with suicidal intent
Self mutilating behavior
____ ____ disorder is present with behaviors of suspiciousness and mistrust of other people
Difficult maintaining focused eye contact
Cold and calculating in their relationships
Paranoid personality disorder
Etiology of personality disorders
Parental figures
Genetics
____ ____ disorder a pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of expression of emotions in interpersonal settings.
Appear shy and introverted
Schizoid personality disorder
______ ____ disorder are often odd and eccentric. Has delusions and hallucinations appear to be in their own world with language and gestures. Display paranoia and social anxiety
Schizotypal personality disorder
_____ ____ disorder disregard the rights of others.
Seldom feel affection, loyalty or guilt and show very little concern for the rights or feelings of anyone else
Usually have substance abuse, impulsiveness and irresponsibility are major features of the disorder with actions poorly planned
They are intelligent and likeable but can quickly move to aggression if frustrated
Antisocial personality disorder
_____ ____ disorder is more common in females. They are known for intense and chaotic relationships as well as self destructive impulsive and dramatic coping. They manipulate others to achieve their goals
Borderline personality disorder
_____is a defense mechanisms of denial, projection. Inability to integrate positive and negative feelings at the same time
Manifested by a patient who needs to see others as all good or all bad
Splitting
______ _____ disorder is excessive attention seeking, seductive, and provocative behaviors are additionally seen.
Difficulty in maintaining close, intimate relationships is common despite the flirty behaviors
Common in women
Histrionic personality disorder
______ _____ disorder tend to display an exaggerated impression of self with an inflated sense of self importance
They also tend to be hypersensitive when they receive criticism… overestimate their ability, seek attention and are surprised if others do not admire them.
Have deep feelings of anger, resentment, and poor self esteem and are being repressed. Friends will be chosen according to how good they make the person with the narcissistic personality feel
Narcissistic personality disorder
_____ _____ disorder may avoid social situations to protect themselves from possible rejection.
They want close relationships but avoid it because of fear of being rejected.
Low self esteem, anxiety, or lack of pleasure in life. They are hesitant to engage in new activities due to fear of failure
Have highly critical parental figures
Avoidant personality figures
_____ ____ figures is characterized by a persuasive and excessive need to be taken care of that leads to submissive and clinging behaviors along with fears of separation
Dependent personality disorder
_____ _____ ___ disorder are disciplined and rigid to an extreme. They are perfectionist and demand accuracy and discipline in others. They are stingy and they work a lot and do it themselves
Obsessive compulsive personality disorder
_____ ____ disorder is characterized by recurrent obsessions (repetitive thoughts, urges or emotions) compulsions (repetitive acts that may appear purposeful) that interfere with daily functioning and are an effort to maintain control
Obsessive compulsive disorder