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DSM IV - TR Personality Disorders
Personality Disorders fall under Axis II on assessments and are categorized by clusters of behaviors A, B, & C
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10/23/2011

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Term

 

 

 

Disorders of Cluster A:

(Odd or Eccentric Behavior)

 

 

Definition

Names of Disorders:

 

1. Schizoid Personality Disorder

 

2. Paranoid Personality Disorder

 

3. Schizotypal Personality Disorder

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Schizoid Personality Disorder

(Cluster A)

 

 

 

Definition

Characteristics:

 

1. Restricted range of emotional expression

 

2. Detached social relationships

 

3. Somber

 

4. Aloof

 

5. Loners

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Paranoid Personality Disorder

(Cluster A)

 

 

Definition

Characteristics:

 

1. Distrustful & suspicious of others

 

2. Unjustified Anger

 

3. Aggressive outbursts for no reason

 

4. Perceive others as disloyal & deceitful

 

5. Emotionally "cold"

 

6. Excessively serious

Term

 

 

 

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

(Cluster A)

 

 

 

 

Definition

Characteristics:

 

1. Need for isolation

 

2. Odd paranoid beliefs

 

3. Inappropriate social reactions or no reaction at all

 

4. Talks to self

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Disorders of Cluster B:

(Dramatic, Emotional,  or Erratic Behavior)

 

 

 

 

Definition

Names of Disorders:

 

1. Antisocial Personality Disorder

 

2. Borderline Personality Disorder

 

3. Narcissistic Personality Disorder

 

4. Histrionic Personality Disorder

Term

 

 

 

Antisocial Personality Disorder

(Cluster B)

 

 

Definition

Characteristics:

 

1. Lack of empathy (No conscience)

 

2. Difficulty controlling impulses

 

3. Manipulative Behavior

 

* A.K.A - Psychopathy and\or Sociopathy

Term

 

 

 

Borderline Personality Disorder

(Cluster B)

 

 

 

Definition

Characteristics:

 

1. Difficulty regulating emotions

(Emotional Instability)

 

2. Dramatic & abrupt shifts in mood

 

3. Impulsive

 

4. Poor self image

 

5. Crazy interpersonal relationships

 

6. Extremely sensitive to rejection

(Fear of Abandonment, Avoid being Alone, & Suicidal)

Term

 

 

 

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

(Cluster B)

 

 

Definition

Characteristics:

 

1. Grandiosity

(Varies in Severity)

 

2. Need for admiration

 

3. Lack of empathy

 

4. Extremely self absorbed

 

5. Egocentric behavior

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Histrionic Personality Disorder

(Cluster B)

 

 

Definition

Characteristics:

 

1. Pervasive behavioral pattern

 

2. Excessive emotionality yet seem shallow

 

3. Extremely theatrical

 

4. Seeks attention in unusual ways

(Needs to be Center of Attention)

 

5. Bizarre appearance or speech

Term

 

 

 

Disorders of Cluster C:

(Anxious or Fearful Behavior)

Definition

Names of Disorders:

 

1. Avoidant Personality Disorder

 

2. Dependent Personality Disorder

 

3. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Term

 

 

 

Avoidant Personality Disorder

(Cluster C)

Definition

Characteristics:

 

1. Hypersensitive to rejection

 

2. High level of social discomfort

 

3. Unwilling to take social risks

 

4. Avoids activities

 

5. Fear of criticism

Term

 

 

 

Dependent Personality Disorder

(Cluster C)

Definition

Characteristics:

 

1. Submissive behavior

 

2. Relies on others to make decisions

 

3. Requires excessive reassurance & advice (Needy)

 

4. Extremely sensitive to criticism (cry easily)

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

(Cluster C)

Definition

Characteristics:

 

1. Extreme focus on order & perfection

 

2. Lack flexibility

 

3. Workaholics

 

4. Prefer working alone (control factor)

 

5. Afraid work done by others is imperfect

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