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Clusters
Disorders
Personality Life Cycle
Theories of Personality Disorder
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How many personality disorders are there?
10
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What three disorders fall into Cluster A
paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal
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What are the characteristics of Cluster C
Anxious, fearful
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Describe personality in childhood
when needs are met, a sense of self-worth develops Toddlers develop object constancy Morality begins to develop between ages 6 and 10
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What are the four theories of personality disorder?
Psychoanalytical, Biological, Behavioral, Sociocultural
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What are the three types of personality disorders?
Cluster A, Cluster B, Cluster C
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What are the characteristics of cluster A
Eccentric and withdrawn behavior
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What are some characteristics of Paranoid Personality Disorder?
suspects exploitation or deception of others Jealous and envious hypersensitive (finds hidden meaning in others remarks) Rigid Persistently bears grudges (unforgiving)
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Describe personality in adolescence
Personality is well established adolescents assert their independence from parents adolescents support each other in their struggles to assert themselves and cope with the stresses of becoming adults
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Describe the psychoanalytic theory
if a child did not have their needs met appropriately for example the mother responds to a crying baby with anger and frustration all the time then they will have difficulty finding the proper fit between aggression and love
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What is the definition of a personality disorder?
an enduring pattern of maladaptive behavior
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What 4 disorders fall into Cluster B
Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, Narcissistic
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What are two characteristics of schizoid personality disorder?
pattern of detachment from social relationships restricted range of expressions of emotions neither desires nor enjoys close relationships almost always chooses solitary activity appears indifferent to praise or criticism of others
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Describe personality in young adulthood
self sufficient involved in give and take relationships making career decisions starting families growing in self-awareness sensitive to feelings of others
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describe the biological theory
One's temperament, mood, energy levels, and attitudes are genetically linked abnormalities in certain parts of the brain may lead to personality disorders
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When do features of personality disorders usually become recognizable?
adolescence or early adult life
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What are the Characteristics of Cluster B
Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic/explosive, Likes to center of attention
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What are two characteristics of Schizotypal personality disorder?
demonstrates symptoms related to schizophrenia but of a less severe nature tends to be a loner, excessive social anxiety appearance is odd, eccentric, or peculiar unusual pattern of talking that is vague and abstract
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Describe personality in middle adulthood
comfortable enough with themselves and their relationships to encourage independence in others. growing and evolving relationships with friends and significant others. Experiencing changes in demands on their time.
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Describe the behavioral theory
personality disorders are the result of conditioned responses caused by previous events. personality disorders are the result of unmet needs during critical development periods.
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What is dual diagnosis?
when individuals with personality disorders also suffer from substance abuse or other mental health problems
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What 3 disorders fall into Cluster C
Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive-Compulsive
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What are two characteristics of narcissistic personality disorder?
attitude world exists to meet their needs sense of self-importance (exaggerates achievements and talents) believes they are special sense of entitlement
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Describe personality in older adulthood
must cope with loss and change strength of personality carries them through life's rougher times.
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Describe sociocultural theories
causes of personality disorders are embedded on one's culture and society. the foundation for personality disorders is built on society's social and cultural stresses