Personality Disorders
This cluster of personality disorders includes paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal types, often characterized by odd or eccentric behavior.
What is Cluster A?
According to the DSM-5, the number of clusters into which personality disorders are categorized.
What is three?
The name of the fictional character who might meet criteria for antisocial personality disorder due to his manipulation and lack of remorse in Silence of the Lambs.
Who is Hannibal Lecter?
This personality disorder is marked by extreme discomfort in close relationships and eccentric behavior.
What is Schizotypal Personality Disorder?
This type of therapy is often used to help individuals with borderline personality disorder.
"What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?"
A personality disorder marked by an intense fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, and impulsive behaviors.
What is borderline personality disorder?
This term describes the longstanding, inflexible, and pervasive nature of personality traits in personality disorders.
What is maladaptive?
This historical figure is often speculated to have had narcissistic personality disorder due to his grandiose ambitions and authoritarian leadership style.
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte?
Avoidance of social interaction due to fears of criticism or rejection is characteristic of this personality disorder.
What is Avoidant Personality Disorder?
Medication might not cure personality disorders but can help with these related symptoms.
"What are symptoms like anxiety or depression?"
A person with this disorder exhibits a pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights of others, often lying, cheating, or manipulating without remorse.
What is antisocial personality disorder?
The primary diagnostic manual used by mental health professionals in the U.S. for personality disorders.
What is the DSM-5?
This high-profile case involving a financial fraudster has been associated with traits of antisocial personality disorder and grandiosity.
Who is Bernie Madoff?
Individuals with this disorder often display excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behaviors, sometimes described as being "dramatic" or "theatrical."
What is Histrionic Personality Disorder?
Recovery from personality disorders is possible through this combination of approaches.
"What is therapy, support systems, and personal commitment?"
This disorder involves extreme discomfort in social situations, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.
What is avoidant personality disorder?
This personality disorder is distinguished by a pervasive need for admiration and a pattern of grandiosity beginning in early adulthood.
What is narcissistic personality disorder?
A historical figure hypothesized to exhibit traits of schizoid personality disorder due to his reclusive nature and avoidance of social interactions.
Who is Howard Hughes?
This personality disorder involves an intense fear of abandonment and unstable interpersonal relationships, which may include idealization and devaluation.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
This emerging concept highlights that individuals with personality disorders can lead fulfilling lives.
"What is the idea of recovery and resilience?"