Personality Disorders
There are this many personality disorders
10
This symptom is seen by acting on impulses and urges, even when they may harm others (Unstable ______)
Behaviours
What is the most common treatment?
Psychotherapy
What is the gender ratio found in BPD diagnoses
3:1 (Female:Male)
Name one family disruption that may lead to BPD development
Parent separation/divorce, removal of child from household, parent deployment, death of family member
A personality disorder is defined as a dysfunctional pattern of feelings, thoughts, and _______ that last for an extended period of time
Behaviours
This symptom relates to a tendency for extreme and volatile mood changes (Unstable ______)
Emotions
Which 3 medication types are used to treat BPD?
Antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers
What percent of the general population have BPD?
1.4%
What is the heritability of BPD?
~40%
What percent of people have a personality disorder in the USA?
9.1%
This symptom causes a difficulty in forming bonds with others (Unstable ______)
Relationships
There are no FDA approved drugs.
What percent of individuals with BPD attempt suicide at least once?
70%
At what period in an individual’s life do the symptoms of BPD usually emerge
Adolescence to early adulthood
What terms define Cluster B personality disorders?
Dramatic/erratic
This symptom disturbs the sense of who the individual is (Unstable ______)
Identity
Name one of the three kinds of Talk Therapies used in the treatment of BPD.
Metallization-Based Therapy (MBT), Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), STEPPS
Which disorder (category) has the highest rate of comorbidity with BPD?
Mood Disorders
Name the three family structures which can help lead to the development of BPD.
‘Chaotic’, ‘Perfect’, ‘Typical’
Give one example (other than BPD) for each cluster
A: Paranoid, Schizoid, Schizotypal
B: Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, Narcissistic
C: Avoidant, Dependant, Obsessive-Compulsive
This final symptom can cause confusion within the person and a loss of sense of self and understanding of what is occurring
Awareness problems
What is the name of the therapy created specifically for people with BPD?
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
What percent of inpatient patients in psychological clinical settings have BPD?
20%
Name 3 types of traumas that may effect/enhance BPD symptoms and diagnoses
Mental, sexual, physical