Personality Disorders Psychological disorders characterized by inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning.
Jan 14, 2016
Personality Disorders
Psychological disorders characterized by inflexible and enduring behavior
patterns that impair social functioning.
BASIC FACTS
• Approx. 15% of U.S. adults meet criteria for one or more PDs
• Up to 30% of people who require mental health services have at least one PD
• No cure for PDs, but therapy and some forms of medication can aid with symptoms
• Combination of heredity and life experiences appear to play a role in most PDs
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RISK FACTORS
• More women than men develop Borderline PD• More men than women develop Antisocial PD &
Obsessive-Compulsive PD• Other risk factors:
– History of child abuse (verbal, physical, sexual)– Family history of Schizophrenia– Family history of Personality Disorders– Childhood head injury– Unstable, chaotic family life
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RISK FACTORS (cont’d)
• Individuals with PDs have greater risk of the following:– Social Isolation– Suicide– Substance Abuse– Depression, Anxiety, & Eating Disorders– Self-destructive Behavior– Violence & Homicide– Incarceration
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Paranoid Personality Disorder
Distrust / suspicion of others that they have bad intentions or motives
Suspects (w/o sufficient evidence) that others are exploiting, harming, or deceiving him/her
Reluctant to confide in others due to fear that information will be used against him/her
Persistently holds grudgesHas recurrent suspicions regarding fidelity of
their spouse or partner
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
• Pattern of disregard for and violation of others’ rights– Failure to conform to lawful behaviors– Deceitfulness (i.e. repeated lying,
manipulation)– Impulsivity or failure to plan ahead– Irritability & aggressiveness– Reckless disregard for self or others– Consistent irresponsibility – Lack of remorse
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Borderline Personality Disorder
• characterized by mood instability and poor self-image
People with this disorder are prone to constant mood swings and bouts of anger.
Borderline Personality Disorder
• Take their anger out on themselves, causing themselves injury
• Suicidal threats and actions are not uncommon
They are quick to anger when their expectations are not met.
Histrionic Personality Disorder
• constant attention seekers
• They need to be center of attention
• often interrupts others to dominate conversation.
Histrionic Personality Disorder
• Dress provocatively • Exaggerate illnesses
“Everyone Loves Me”
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
•characterized by self-centeredness
Exaggerate their achievements, expecting others to recognize them as being superior
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
• Picking about friends
• Not everyone is worthy of being their friend
• Uninterested in the feelings of others and may take advantage of them.
Schizoid Personality Disorder
• Desire social isolation
• Avoid relationships • Do not show much
emotion • Prefer to be alone • Do not wish for
popularity.
Schizoid Personality Disorder
• Tend to seek jobs that require little social contact
• Social skills are weak
• Do not show need for attention/acceptance
• Seen as humorless and distant
• Often are termed "loners."
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
• Need for social isolation
• Odd behavior and thinking
• Believed that schizotypal personality disorder is a mild form of schizophrenia
Dependent personality disorder
• Psychological dependence on other people.
• Experiences difficulty making everyday decisions without an excessive amount of advice and reassurance from others
Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder
• General psychological inflexibility• Strict conformity to rules and
procedures• Perfectionism, excessive orderliness
• People with OCPD tend to stress perfectionism above all else– Can feel anxious when they think things
aren't "right"