Personality Disorders

Question 1

Personality disorder diagnoses are organized according to clusters. Enumerate the following clusters

Answer 1

Cluster A: Odd or Eccentric

Cluster B: Erratic or Dramatic

Cluster C: Anxious or Fearful

Question 2

Enumerate Cluster A: Odd or Eccentric Behaviors

Answer 2

1. Paranoid Personality Disorder
2. Schizoid Personality Disorder
3. Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Question 3

These behaviors are those that deviate significantly from typical societal norms and might be perceived as unusual or strange.

Answer 3

ODD OR ECCENTRIC

Question 3

A mental health condition characterized by a pervasive distrust and suspicion of others, where their motives are interpreted as malevolent, even when there is no evidence to support these beliefs

Answer 3

PARANOID PERSONALITY DISORDER

Question 3

Enumerate Cluster C - Anxious or fearful Behavior

Answer 3

1. Avoidant Personality Disorder
2. Dependent Personality Disorder
3. Obsessive Personality Disorder

Question 4

Enumerate Cluster B - Erratic or dramatic Behaviors

Answer 4

1. Antisocial Personality Disorder
2. Borderline Personality Disorder
3. Histrionic Personality Disorder
4. Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Question 5

is a mental health condition characterized by detachment from social relationships and limited emotional expression.

Answer 5

SCHIZOID PERSONALITY DISORDER

Question 6

People with this disorder often prefer solitude, show little interest in forming close relationships, and may appear emotionally cold or indifferent.

Answer 6

SCHIZOID PERSONALITY

Question 7

Schizoid personality often prefer ___

Answer 7

SOLITUDE

Question 7

a mental health condition characterized by eccentric behavior, unusual thinking patterns, and difficulty forming close relationships.

D often experience paranoia, social anxiety, and distorted perceptions of reality, but they do not have full-blown psychosis like schizophrenia.

Answer 7

SCHIZOTYPAL PERSONALITY DISORDER

Question 8

Schizotypal personality often believe in _____ thinking

Answer 8

MAGICAL THINKING

Question 8

People with this disorder often show a lack of empathy, deceitfulness, and a tendency toward criminal or aggressive actions.

Answer 8

ANTISOCIAL

Question 9

What treatment is done for cluster A behaviors

Answer 9

PSYCHOTHERAPY (CBT)

Question 10

is a mental health condition characterized by persistent disregard for the rights of others, manipulation, and impulsive behavior.

Answer 10

ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER

Question 11

Common features of antisocial personality disorder

Answer 11

• Lack of empathy
• Ignoring social norms and laws
• Criminal behavior
• Lack of remorse

Question 12

is a mental health condition characterized by excessive attention-seeking behavior, emotional overreaction, and a strong desire to be noticed

Answer 12

HISTRIONIC PERSONALITY DISORDER

Question 12

is a mental health condition characterized by intense mood swings, unstable relationships, impulsive behavior, and difficulty regulating emotions.

Answer 12

BORDERLINE PERSOANLITY DISORDER

Question 12

Is a mental health condition characterized by:
○ an inflated sense of self-importance
○ a deep need for excessive attention and admiration
○ a lack of empathy for others

Answer 12

NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER

Question 13

tend to be extroverted but also uncooperative, selfish, and overbearing.

they’re also likely to overestimate their own emotional intelligence.

Answer 13

OVERT NARCISSIST

Question 14

common to imagine all narcissists as dominant and overwhelming in social situations.

Introverted narcissists. They tend to be extremely sensitive to criticism and suffer from low self-esteem.

They can be defensive and passive-aggressive, but they are less likely to overestimate their emotional abilities

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COVERT OR VULNERABLE NARCISSISM

Question 15

narcissists that tend to view themselves as altruistic and claim to care deeply about fairness. They present themselves to others as supportive and selfless.

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COMMUNAL NARCISSISM

Question 15

narcissists that take a highly competitive approach to social interactions.

They often exhibit zero-sum thinking, believing that every situation has a “loser” and “winner.”

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ANTAGONISTIC NARCISSISM

Question 16

can be a more destructive form
of the narcissistic personality disorder.

Answer 16

MALIGNANT NARCISSISM

Question 16

is a mental health condition characterized by intense feelings of inadequacy, fear of criticism, and extreme sensitivity to rejection.

Answer 16

AVOIDANT PERSONALITY DISORDER

Question 17

People with this disorder often avoid social interactions and situations where they might feel judged or embarrassed.

Answer 17

AVOIDANT PERSONALITY DISORDER

Question 17

is a mental health condition characterized by an excessive need to be taken care of, leading to submissive and clingy behavior.

Answer 17

DEPENDENT PERSONALITY DISORDER

Question 27

People with this disorder often struggle with making decisions independently and fear being abandoned or left to fend for themselves.

Answer 27

DEPENDENT PERSONALITY DISORDER

Question 29

is a mental health condition characterized by a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control.

Answer 29

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE PERSONALITY DISORDER

Question 30

are recurrent, persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts, images, or impulses that cause marked anxiety and interfere with interpersonal, social, or occupational function.

Answer 30

OBSESSIONS

Question 31

are ritualistic or repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person carries out continuously in an attempt to neutralize anxiety.

Answer 31

COMPULSION