Name That Disorder
A pattern of distrust and suspiciousness such that others' motives are interpreted as malevolent
What is Paranoid Personality Disorder?
A person with this disorder might spend hours re-doing a report to ensure it is "perfect," failing to meet deadlines OR keep useless, broken items ("saving for a rainy day") or hoarding money to prepare for future disasters.
What is Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder?
A pattern of acute discomfort in close relationships, cognitive or perceptual distortions, and eccentricities of behavior
What is Schizotypal Personality Disorder?
A person with this disorder may believe s/he deserve special treatment or that rules do not apply to them, such as jumping in line or demanding immediate attention OR may react to criticism with intense anger, contempt, or by blaming others for their own mistakes
What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
A pattern of submissive and clinging behavior related to an excessive need to be taken care of
What is Dependent Personality Disorder?
This disorder describes a person who may use wit or superficial charm to exploit others’ emotions for personal profit or pleasure OR show indifference or rationalizing the pain they cause others, often believing victims deserve to be hurt.
What is Antisocial Personality Disorder?
A pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking
What is Histrionic Personality Disorder?
A person with this disorder may alternate between idolizing someone (seeing them as perfect) and devaluing them (extreme dislike), often switching quickly between intense closeness and intense anger.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
A pattern of detachment from social relationships and restricted range of emotional expression
What is Schizoid Personality Disorder
This describes a person who consistently turning down invitations to parties or social gatherings, believing they will be disliked, judged, or considered unappealing
What is Avoidant Personality Disorder?