Personality Disorders

Question 1

this diagnostic class is characterized by its shared criteria of pervasive pattern of emotions, cognitions and behaviors + begins by early adulthood (or adolescence) + present in a variety of contexts + does not occur exclusively during the course of another mental disorder + not attributable to another medical condition

Answer 1

PERSONALITY DISORDERS

Question 2

this disorder is characterized by the enduring pattern inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from expectations of one’s culture in at least 2 ways (cognitive, affectivity, interpersonal functioning, impulse control)

Answer 2

General Personality Disorder

Question 3

what are the 4 possible ways that one’s behavior can deviate from the expectations of one’s culture?

Answer 3

1. Cognitive
2. Affectivity
3. Interpersonal Functioning
4. Impulse Control

Question 3

this PERSONALITY DISORDER is characterized by distrust and suspiciousness of others without any justification

4 OR MORE SYMPTOMS

Answer 3

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Question 4

this PERSONALITY DISORDER is characterized by detachment from social relationships and restricted range of emotional expression in interpersonal settings

4 OR MORE SYMPTOMS

Answer 4

Schizoid Personality Disorder

Question 4

this PERSONALITY DISORDER is characterized by social and interpersonal deficits and cognitive or perceptual distortions and eccentricities of behavior

5 OR MORE SYMPTOMS

Answer 4

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Question 5

this PERSONALITY DISORDER is characterized by the disregard for and violation of the rights of others

5 OR MORE SYMPTOMS

Answer 5

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Question 5

this PERSONALITY DISORDER is characterized by the instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image and affects and marked impulsivity

5 OR MORE SYMPTOMS

Answer 5

Borderline Personality Disorder

Question 5

this disorder is characterized by grandiosity, need for admiration and lack of empathy

5 OR MORE SYMPTOMS

Answer 5

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Question 6

this PERSONALITY DISORDER is characterized by pervasive and excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior

Answer 6

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Question 6

this PERSONALITY DISORDER is characterized by a pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation

fear of criticism and negative comments

5 OR MORE SYMPTOMS

Answer 6

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Question 7

this PERSONALITY DISORDER is characterized by the excessive need to be taken care of that leads to
submissive and clinging behavior and fears of separation

fear of not being cared for

5 OR MORE SYMPTOMS

Answer 7

Dependent Personality Disorder

Question 8

this PERSONALITY DISORDER is characterized by a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency

fear of not being in control

4 OR MORE SYMPTOMS

Answer 8

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

Question 9

what personality disorders are in Cluster A?

odd and eccentric

Answer 9

Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal personality disorders

Question 9

what personality disorders are in Cluster B? (Dramatic, Emotional, and Erratic)

Answer 9

Antisocial,
Borderline,
Histrionic, and
Narcissistic personality disorders

Question 10

what personality disorders are in Cluster C? (Anxious and Fearful)

Answer 10

Avoidant
Dependent
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorders

Question 11

what disorders are present in the 18th CLASS, PERSONALITY DISORDERS

Answer 11

General Personality Disorder
Paranoid
Schizoid
Schizotypal
Antisocial
Borderline
Histrionic
Narcissistic
Avoidant
Dependent
Obsessive-Compulsive