personality disorders

Question 1

diagnostic criteria

Answer 1

10 personality disorders identified under 3 categories
cluster a - odd/ eccentric
cluster b - dramatic/ emotional/ erratic
cluster c - anxious/ fearful

Question 2

cluster A - odd/eccentric

Answer 2

paranoid personality disorder - distrust of others motives. assume people will harm them
schizoid personality disorder - detachment from social relationships. limited emotional expression. chooses to be alone
schizotypal personality disorder - discomfort in close relationships. distorted thinking. eccentric odd beliefs

Question 3

cluster B - dramatic/ emotional/ erratic

Answer 3

antisocial personality disorder - violates rights of others, non comformity to social norms, compulsive liar, impulsive
borderline personality disorder - instability, suicidal behaviour, intense anger, feeling of emptiness
histrionic personality disorder - excessive emotions, attention seeking, uses physical appearance to gain attention
narcissistic personality disorder - admiration from others, lacks empathy, entitlement, take advantage of others

Question 4

cluster C - anxious/ fearful

Answer 4

avoidant personality disorder - extreme sensitivity, view self as inferior, refused to get involved w people unless liked
dependant personality disorder - needs taken care of, submissive, clingy, uncomfortable when alone
obsessive - compulsive personality disorder - perfectionism and control, works a lot, inflexible in morals

Question 5

genetics of BPD

Answer 5

4x higher if someone in family has it

Question 6

treating personality disorders

Answer 6

nature of conditions makes treatment difficult
- hospitalisation
- cognitive therapies
- medications
DBT - specific to BPD focusing on accepting who u are - effectiveness based on patient participation