An enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior

An enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual’s culture, is pervasive and inflexible, has an onset in adolescence or early adulthood, is stable over time, and leads to distress or impairment.

Cluster A: Cluster B : Cluster C: “odd, suspicious, and eccentric” “dramatic, emotional, erratic” “anxious and fearful” § Paranoid PD- distrust and suspiciousness such that others’ motives are interpreted as evil § Schizoid PD- detachment from social relationships and restricted range of expression of emotions § Schizotypal PD- lack of close relationships, cognitive and perceptual distortions § Antisocial PD- disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others § Borderline PD- instability in interpersonal relationships, selfimage, and marked impulsivity § Histrionic PD- excessive emotionality and attention seeking behavior § Narcissistic PD- grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy § Avoidant PD- social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation § Dependent PD- submissive and clinging behavior related to an excessive need to be taken care of § Obsessive-compulsive PD- preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control