Which Personality Disorder?
Cluster Matching
Symptoms & Clues
Real Life Scenario
Misc.
100

This disorder involves constant attention-seeking and dramatic behaviors. 

Histrionic Personality Disorder

100

Odd/eccentric disorders belong to this cluster.

Cluster A

100

Extreme fear of rejection and feelings of inadequacy point to this disorder.

Avoidant Personality Disorder

100

Someone constantly lies and manipulates others without guilt.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

100

Personality disorders usually begin to appear in this stage of life.

Adolescence or early adulthood

200

This disorder includes an inflated ego and need for admiration.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

200

Dramatic/emotional disorders belong to this cluster.

Cluster B

200

A strong need to be taken care of and difficulty making decisions describes this disorder.

Dependent Personality Disorder

200

A person feels uncomfortable unless they are the center of attention.

Histrionic Personality Disorder

200

Personality disorders are long-term patterns of behavior that differ from this.

Social Norms

300

This disorder is marked by unstable emotions and fear of abandonment.

Borderline Personality Disorder

300

Anxious/fearful disorders belong to this cluster.

Cluster C

300

Suspicion and mistrust of others without reason is a key trait of this disorder.

Paranoid Personality Disorder

300

Someone avoids relationships because they fear criticism.

Avoidant Personality Disorder

300

This manual is used to diagnose personality disorders.

DSM-5

400

This disorder involves detachment and little desire for relationships.

Schizoid Personality Disorder

400

This cluster includes Narcissistic, Borderline, and Histrionic disorders.

Cluster B

400

Perfectionism and need for control are major signs of this disorder.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

400

A person has unstable self-image and intense mood swings.

Borderline Personality Disorder

400

True or False: Personality disorders can be completely cured.

False

500

This disorder includes a lack of empathy and disregard for rules.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

500

This cluster includes Avoidant and Dependent personality disorders.

Cluster C

500

Odd beliefs and eccentric behavior are seen in this disorder.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

500

Someone believes they are superior and deserves special treatment.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

500

Therapy most commonly used to treat many personality disorders.

Psychotherapy (talk therapy)