1. In general, what are the differences between Clusters A, B, and C?

Do you know
personally someone closely linked to any of the 10 PD (Not necessarily diagnosed with)?
Describe the personality of this person (mask the identity as possible) by citing
events/situations/activities you encountered with this person. *Note: This is all for
experiential learning purposes, not to subjectively have prejudice over others' personality.

Cluster A: odd or eccentric behavior

-Paranoid personality disorder: which is characterized by persistent suspiciousness,
generalized mistrust to others and paranoid delusions.
- Schizoid personality disorder: which is characterized by lack of interest in social
relationships, a tendency towards a solitary lifestyle, apathy and restricted emotional
expression.
- Schizotypal personality disorder: this personality disorder is characterized by
experiencing discomfort by forming and maintaining social connections with other
people.

Cluster B: dramatic and overly emotional.

- Antisocial personality disorder: this is characterized by a disregard for other people,
which can manifest in aggression, hostility, deceit and manipulation.
- Borderline personality disorder: people with BPD can often experience intense and
unstable emotions, which can change quickly.
- Histrionic personality disorder: which is characterized by excessive emotions,
egocentrism and attention-seeking behavior.
- Narcissistic personality disorder: this PD is characterized by a craving for admiration,
exaggerated feelings of self-importance and a lack of empathy.

Cluster C: fearful and anxious.

- Avoidant personality disorder: people with this PD often consider themselves to be
unappealing and therefore avoid social interaction for fear of being ridiculed, humiliated
or disliked.
- Dependent personality disorder: this PD is characterized by the psychological need to
be cared for by others.
- Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder: this PD is characterized by perfectionism,
the excessive need for orderliness or neatness and a rigid conformity to rules.

2. What are the characteristics of Paranoid Personality Disorder?

Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by persistent suspiciousness, generalized
mistrust to others and paranoid delusions. People with PPD could be observing the
 outside world, searching for threats or other signs of dangers to validate their fears and
biases.

3. Explain what is Borderline PD, and who is most affected by it? What are the possible
causes?

Borderline personality disorder is a mental health disorder that impacts the way you think
and feel about yourself and others, causing problems functioning in everyday life.
Women are most affected by Borderline Personality Disorder. The possible causes are
self-image issues, difficulty managing emotions and behavior, and a pattern of unstable
relationships.

4. How does obsession and compulsion become a personality disorder?

Obsession and compulsion become a personality disorder if it is being characterized as a

pervasive preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control that ultimately
slows or interferes with completing a task.