Personality Disorders

Question 1

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Answer 1

-Distrust and suspiciousness of others.
-Jealous, controlling as adults
-Unwillingness to forgive and projection of feelings

Question 2

Schizoid Personality Disorder

Answer 2

-Expressionless, restricted emotional expression.
-Loners, poor academic performance
-Avoid close relationships, detachment

Question 2

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Answer 2

-Rambling conversation/ a little odd
-Milder hallucinations than schizophrenia
-may be involved in cults
-Can be made aware of their own strange beliefs

Question 3

Histrionic (Cluster B)

Answer 3

-Bold, dramatic behaviors
-Attention-seeking, self-centered
-May exaggerate symptoms

Question 4

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (Type B)

Answer 4

-Feelings entitlement, exaggerated self belief
-Lack of empathy
-Weak self-esteem

Question 5

Antisocial Personality Disorders (Type B)

Answer 5

-Can be referred to as sociopaths
-Lack of empathy or remorse or guilt
-Risk for violence

Question 6

Borderline (Type B)

Answer 6

-Splitting
-Self destructive
-Risk for suicide
-Manipulative

Question 7

Avoidant

Answer 7

-Avoid person relationships
-Sensitive to rejection
-Low self esteem
-Shyness
-Feelings of inferiority

Question 8

Dependent Personality Disorders

Answer 8

-Need to be taken care of
-Fear of separation and abandonment
-anxiety when left alone

Question 9

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

Answer 9

-Limited emotional expression, stubbornness, Perseverance
-Perfectionism
-Rigidity