Social aspects
Individuals with STPD typically prefer to be in this state, as they are uncomfortable in close relationships.
Alone
this disorder causes people to have a hard time forming what?
relationships
Involves family to improve communication, build trust, and foster healthier relationships at home.
Family therapy
Experiencing bodily illusions or sensing the presence of someone not there.
Unusual Perceptions
schizotypal personality disorder is commonly treated with medication
True
This emotion is often felt by individuals with STPD in social settings
Social Anxiety
People with this disorder might believe they have a "sixth sense" or possess telepathic powers, known as what type of thinking.
Magical thinking
offers a safe space to practice social skills and interact with others
Group therapy
when you hear voices and smell things that others cant hear or smell
unusual experience
people with STPD have close friends
False
patients with STPD have a hard time showing what emotion?
Affection
This disorder is often linked genetically to schizophrenia
Schizotypal Personality Disorder (STPD)
medication that may help lessen social anxiety in patients with schizotypal personality disorder.
Anitdepressants
laughing at serious news/ emotions that don't match the situation
inappropriate behavior
commonly misinterpret other peoples motives
true
Due to their eccentric appearance or behavior, people with this disorder are often described as what
"odd" or "Eccentric"
Unlike schizophrenia, individuals with STPD typically do not experience these vivid, false sensory experiences.
Hallucinations
Low doses can help manage severe paranoia, delusions, or odd perceptions, but are used situationally.
Antipsychotics
where someone believes ordinary events have special meaning for them.
Ideas of reference
People with STPD usually don't realize their beliefs or behaviors are odd.
True
Because they often fear others are working against them, people with STPD frequently display this type of fear
Suspiciousness or paranoia
Individuals with STPD often have very few, if any, of these
Close Friends
Helps identify and challenge distorted thinking, reduce social anxiety, and develop better social skills.
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
show similar qualities in many ways to schizophrenics but
Symptoms not as severe
STPD is untreatable and people with it can't improve
False