Abnormal PART 5 PERSONALITY DISORDERS Personality Disorders RELATED

Abnormal PART 5 PERSONALITY DISORDERS

Personality Disorders RELATED TO ODD OR ECCENTRIC BEHAVIORS RELATED TO DRAMATIC OR IMPULSIVE BEHAVIORS RELATED TO ANXIETY

Personality Disorders Characterized by inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning. Usually without anxiety, depression, or delusions. Divided into three clusters: -With odd and eccentric behaviors -With dramatic or impulsive behaviors http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=ZXa_Yre. EFEs - 3 minute video on the BTK killer, Dennis Radar

Cluster A: Personality Disorders with Odd or Eccentric Behaviors

Paranoid Personality Disorder Chronic sense of being observed and persecuted Shows deep distrust of other people, which gets in the way of personal relationships Different than paranoid schizophrenia

Schizoid Personality Disorder Is detached from social relationships Are true hermits, preferring life alone and avoiding intimate interactions at all costs Loners

Schizotypal Personality Disorder Characterized by a need for social isolation, odd behavior and thinking, and often unconventional beliefs such as being convinced of having extra sensory abilities. Some people believe that schizotypal personality disorder is a mild form of schizophrenia. Sometimes called “Latent Schizophrenia” 7

Cluster B: Personality Disorders with Dramatic or Impulsive Behaviors

Borderline Personality Disorder Exhibit instability of emotions, selfimage, behavior, and relationships Sudden intense rages, deep insecurity

Histrionic Personality Disorder Excessive emotionality and attempt to get attention Bizarre appearance Bizarre speech Rapidly shifting and shallow emotions Need to be the center of attention