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Personality disorder
 Enduring maladaptive patterns for relating to the environment and self,
exhibited in a range of contexts that cause significant functional
impairment or subjective distress

Paranoid personality disorder

Cluster A - "WEIRD" (odd or eccentric) personality disorder
involving pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others such
that their motives are interpreted as malevolent
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Personality disorder
Enduring maladaptive patterns for relating to the environment and self, exhibited in a range of
contexts that cause significant functional impairment or subjective distress
Paranoid personality disorder
Cluster A - "WEIRD" (odd or eccentric) personality disorder involving pervasive distrust and
suspiciousness of others such that their motives are interpreted as malevolent
Schizoid personality disorder
Cluster A - "WEIRD" (odd or eccentric) personality disorder featuring a pervasive pattern of
detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of expression of emotions
Schizotypal personality disorder
Cluster A - "WEIRD" ( odd or eccentric) personality disorder involving a pervasive pattern of
interpersonal deficits featuring acute discomfort with, and reduced capacity for close
relationships, as well as cognitive or perceptual distortions and eccentricities of behavior
Antisocial personality disorder
Cluster B - "WILD" (dramatic, emotional, or erratic) personality disorder involving a pervasive
pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others
Psychopathy
Non-DSM-IV-TR category similar to antisocial personality disorder but with less emphasis on
overt behavior. Indicators include superficial charm, lack of remorse, and other personality
characteristics
Borderline personality disorder
Cluster B - "WILD" (dramatic, emotional, or erratic) personality disorder involving a pervasive
pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, affects, and control over impulses
Dialectical behavior therapy
Promising treatment for borderline personality disorder that involves exposing the client to
stressors in a controlled situation, as well as helping the client regulate emotions and cope with
stressors that might trigger suicidal behavior
Histrionic personality disorder
Cluster B - "WILD" (dramatic, emotional, or erratic) personality disorder involving a pervasive
pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking
Narcissistic personality disorder
Cluster B - "WILD" (dramatic, emotional, or erratic) personality disorder involving a pervasive
pattern of grandiosity in fantasy or behavior, need for admiration, and lack of empathy
Avoidant personality disorder
Cluster C - "WORRIED" (anxious or fearful) personality disorder featuring a pervasive pattern of
social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to criticism
Dependent personality disorder
Cluster C - "WORRIED" (anxious or fearful) personality disorder characterized by a person's
pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of that leads to submissive and clinging
behavior and fears of separation
Obsessive-compulsive personaltiy disorder
Cluster C - "WORRIED" (anxious or fearful) personality disorder featuring a pervasive pattern of
preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control at the
expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency
Cluster A - "WEIRD" (Odd or Eccentric)
Paranoid/Schizoid/Schizotypal
Cluster B - "WILD" (Dramatic, emotional, erratic)
Borderline/Narcissistic/Histrionic/Antisocial
Cluster C - "WORRIED" (Anxious or Fearful)
Dependent/Avoidant/Obsessive-Compulsive
Schizoid Personality Disorder
Homer, who seems eccentric, never shows much emotion, He does not have any close
personal relations and does not seek interactions with people. Page 433 12.1 Concept Check
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Mohammed is 19 and has been in trouble with the law since he was 14. He lies to his parents,
vandalizes buildings in his community, and, when caught, shows no remorse, He frequently
fights with others and doesn't care whom he injures. Page 433 12.1 Concept Check
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Russel trusts no one and incorrectly believes other people want to harm him or spoil his plans.
He is sure his wife is having an affair. He no longer confides in friends for fear that the
information will be used against him. He dwells for hours on harmless comments by co-workers.
Page 433 12.1 Concept Check
Borderline Personality Disorder
Nick is involved in drugs and has casual sexual encounters. He feels empty unless he does
dangerous and exciting things, He threatens to commit suicide if her girlfriends suggest getting
help or if she talks about leaving him. He alternates between loving her and hating her., He has
low self-esteem and has recently experienced high levels of stress. Page 433 12.1 Concept
Check
Paranoid Personality Disorder
John is very reluctant to talk to anyone, not to mention a therapist. His reluctance and mistrust
of others seem to be unlimited. John gives the impression that everyone is out to get him. Page
440 12.2 Concept Check
Histrionic Personality Disorder
The therapist immediately notices that Milagros displays a great deal of extreme emotional
behavior when she speaks, so much so that she seems to be acting. Page 440 12.2 Concept
Check
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Susan was brought in by her parents because they found her uncontrollable. She had been
stealing from her parents and friends, and she's so impulsive that her parents don't know what
she might try next. Some people call her a "psychopath." Page 440 12.2 Concept Check
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Jaikumar is especially anxious at even the thought of social interactions. He reacts excessively
to criticism, which only feeds his pervasive feelings of inadequacy. Page 440 12.2 Concept
Check
Narcissistic
Katherine thinks she is the best candidate for any job, thinks her performance is always
excellent, and looks for admiration from others. Page 441 12.3 Concept Check
Dependent
Manon is afraid to be alone and seeks constant reassurance from her family., She won't make
any decisions or do things on her own, She thinks that if she shows and resolve or initiative she
will be abandoned and have to take care of herself. Page 441 12.3 Concept Check
Obsessive-Compulsive
The therapist discovers that Filipe has yet to fill out the information form, although he was given
at least 15 minutes, Filipe says he first had to resharpen the pencil, then clean it of debris, then
he noticed that the pencil sharpener wasn't very clean, the paper also wasn't properly placed on
the clipboard. Page 441 12.3 Concept Check
Histrionic
George is overly dramatic about everyday occurrences and likes to be the center of attention.
441 12.3 Concept Check
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