Test #3 Flashcards
(13 cards)
Cluster A:
Cluster A: Odd or Eccentric
1) Paranoid Personality Disorder
2) Schizoid Personality Disorder
3) Schizotypal Personality Disorder
These disorders are characterized by odd, eccentric thinking or behavior.
Cluster B:
Cluster B: Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic
4. Antisocial Personality Disorder
5. Borderline Personality Disorder
6. Histrionic Personality Disorder
7. Narcissistic Personality Disorder
These disorders involve dramatic, emotional, or erratic behavior, often with difficulty in managing emotions.
Cluster C:
Cluster C: Anxious or Fearful
8. Avoidant Personality Disorder
9. Dependent Personality Disorder
10. Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
These disorders are characterized by anxiety and fear, often leading to avoidance behaviors.
Paranoid Personality Disorder (PPD)
Symptoms: Distrust and suspicion of others, believing that others are plotting against them, holding grudges, and interpreting benign actions as malicious.
Example: A person who constantly feels that others are trying to deceive or harm them, even without evidence.
- Cluster A
Schizoid Personality Disorder
Symptoms: Detachment from social relationships, a limited range of emotional expression, and preference for solitary activities.
Example: A person who avoids social interactions and does not show much interest in forming relationships with others.
- Cluster A
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Symptoms: Odd or eccentric behavior, beliefs, or speech; discomfort in close relationships; and magical thinking or unusual perceptions.
Example: A person who believes in telepathy or has odd beliefs that cause them to behave in ways others find unusual.
- Cluster A
Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)
Symptoms: Disregard for the rights of others, deceitfulness, impulsivity, irritability, aggression, and lack of remorse for wrongdoings.
Example: A person who regularly breaks the law, manipulates others, and has no regard for the feelings or rights of others.
- Cluster B
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Symptoms: Instability in moods, self-image, relationships, and behavior; impulsivity; fear of abandonment; and intense emotional reactions.
Example: A person who has a pattern of unstable relationships, extreme mood swings, and difficulty controlling emotions.
- Cluster B
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Symptoms: Excessive emotionality, attention-seeking behaviors, and a need for approval and validation.
Example: A person who is uncomfortable when not the center of attention, and may use dramatic expressions or physical appearance to gain attention.
- Cluster B
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
Symptoms: A grandiose sense of self-importance, lack of empathy, need for admiration, and a sense of entitlement.
Example: A person who constantly seeks admiration and has difficulty understanding or caring about others’ feelings.
- Cluster B
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Symptoms: Social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and a fear of being rejected or criticized, which leads to avoidance of social situations.
Example: A person who avoids work or social situations due to fear of being judged or criticized.
- Cluster C
Dependent Personality Disorder
Symptoms: An excessive need to be taken care of, leading to submissive and clinging behaviors, and fears of separation or abandonment.
Example: A person who has difficulty making decisions independently and may rely excessively on others for guidance and support.
- Cluster C
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)
Symptoms: A preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control, which can interfere with flexibility and efficiency.
Example: A person who is overly focused on rules, details, and perfection, to the point that it interferes with completing tasks or enjoying life.
- Cluster C
