Personality Disorders
How many personality disorder clusters are there according to the DSM-5 TR?
3
Name 3 symptoms that usually present with Paranoid Personality Disorder
Deep distrust, suspicious of others, socially distant, belittling, threatening, sensitive to criticism
Name two symptoms of borderline personality disorder
Major mood shifts, instability, impulsive/self-destructive, problematic relationships, skewed self-image, anger, and aggression
False
What is one reason Wright et al. (2022) say Personality Disorders 'matter'?
They are chronic and heavily impairing to daily functioning
High treatment dropout
Increased suicide risk
What is it called if a personality disorder is likely to exist with a medical condition one?
Comorbidity
What are two main characteristics of schizotypal personality disorder?
Schizotypal PD: Extreme discomfort in close relationships, eccentric behaviors (ideas of reference/bodily illusions), inappropriate affect. Best treatment -> Behavioral or Cognitive interventions OR antipsychotics
Would a person with Histrionic Personality Disorder want to be ignored or the center of attention?
'Center of attention.'
Overbearing parents lead children to be dependent and have separation anxiety
Monaghan& Bizumic (2023) propose that personality disorders are better understood through a BLANK approach
Dimensional
During what phase of life do personality disorders usually onset?
Adolescence or Early Adulthood
Which 'odd' personality disorder often presents comorbidly with mood disorders like Major Depressive Disorder?
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
How would a biological theorist explain antisocial personality disorder?
Low serotonin activity, deficient functioning in the frontal lobe, slow autonomic arousal/EEG waves
True or false: People with avoidant personality disorder genuinely WANT social contact
True
What two personality disorders does Joe Goldberg exhibit in 'You'? For an extra point: what cluster do they belong to?
Antisocial PD and Narcissistic PD- Dramatic PD (Cluster 2)
What is Comer’s definition of a personality disorder?
Personality disorders are mental health conditions involving inflexible patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
Name a potential cause of Schizoid Personality Disorder
Unaccepting or abusive parents OR deficiencies in thinking (inability to create meaningful thoughts, accurate perceptions, or pick up on social cues)
Why is treatment generally ineffective for people with narcissistic personality disorder?
Clients generally cannot acknowledge weaknesses or understand the effect of their behavior on others -> OR Therapist manipulation
Why does OCPD commonly go undiagnosed?
Highly stigmatized, many believe nothing is wrong in the first place and don’t seek treatment unless another disorder crops up (like an anxiety disorder)
What therapeutic method do Wright et al. (2022) think is largely ineffective?
Psychotherapy
In a percentage, how prevalent are personality disorders in adults across the US?
9-15% of adults have a personality disorder
How would a cognitive theorist explain schizoid personality disorder? For an extra point: how would they intervene?
This PD comes from: Difficulty understanding emotional cues/responses
Extra Point: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Making emotions more positive and social interactions more satisfying
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and why is it especially helpful in cases of Borderline Personality Disorder?
A combination of techniques including (Homework assignments, psychoeducation, the teaching of social and other skills, therapist modeling, clear goal setting).
Clients who receive this treatment come to display an increased ability to tolerate stress; develop new, more appropriate, social skills; and respond more effectively to life situation
Perfectionism, High standards, fear of making mistakes, and stubbornness
Best course of treatment: CBT
After watching the video, make a case for Joe Goldberg having Borderline Personality Disorder. What symptoms does he exhibit/what would be your best course of treatment?
Unstable relationships, repeated displays of anger/aggression, impulsivity, and major mood shifts.
Recommendation: DBT and Antidepressant, antibipolar, anti-anxiety, or antipsychotic drugs could also supplement treatment