Personality Disorders

Question 1

What are the Key Features of Paranoid PD? (5 things)

Answer 1

1. Strong distrust of others
2. Suspicions that ppl want to harm / deceive them
3. Hold long grudges
4. Superficial relationships
5. Isolation

Question 2

What are the Key Features of Schizoid PD? (6 things)

Answer 2

1. Lack of interest to form relationships
2. Feels relationships won’t benefit them
3. Lacks desire for intimacy
4. Blunt emotions
5. Prefers solitude (me lol)
6. Takes pleasure in few activities

Question 3

What are the Key Features of Schizotypal PD? (6 things)

Answer 3

1. Unusual beliefs
2. Beliefs –> Overconfidence + Self centered thinking
3. Poor at gauging how ppl perceive them
4. Social anxiety (paranoia tho not fear of judgement) –> hard to form relationships
5. Maintains desire for relationships (unlike Schizoid)
6. Lack of close friends

Question 4

What are the Key Features of Antisocial PD? (5 things)

Answer 4

1. Outwardly normal behaviour
2. Hidden hostility / disregard for others
3. Doesn’t conform to societal norms
4. Deceitful
5. Unremorseful

Question 5

What are the Key Features of Borderline PD? (6 things)

Answer 5

1. Unstable moods (intense happinness - intense anger)
2. Splitting (xtreme perspectives: things seen as completely good / bad)
3. Identity problems
4. Hard to maintain healthy relationships
5. Fear of abandonment
6. Suicidal / self harm behaviour

Question 6

What are the Key Features of Histrionic PD? (6 things)

Answer 6

1. Attention seeking (needs to be centre of attention)
2. Beh emotional
3. Seductive behaviour
4. Manipulative
5. Has tantrums
6. Superficial relationships

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Question 7

What are the Key Features of Narcissistic PD? (6 things)

Answer 7

1. Feels special (grandiose)
2. Demands special treatment
3. Arrogant + Selfish
4. Fragile self-esteem (gets angry if slighted)
5. Lacks empathy
6. Exploitative of others

Question 8

What are the Key Features of Avoidant PD? (4 things)

Answer 8

1. Anxiety about rejection / disapproval
2. Avoids social situations + relationships
3. Low self-esteem
4. Wants social relationships // but doesn’t take social risks

Question 9

What are the Key Features of Obsessive Compulsive PD? (5 things)

Answer 9

1. Obsesses with orderliness + perfection
2. Needs to be in control
3. Stubborn
4. Lacks sense of humour
5. Indecisive (bc fears making wrong decision)

Question 10

What are the Key Features of Dependent PD? (5 things)

Answer 10

1. Excessive fear of separation / rejection
2. Overly dependant on others (to make decisions + responsibility for their lives)
3. Indecisive
4. Clingy + possessive
5. Submissive (Scared to disagree w ppl + Craves approval)

Question 11

What is the treatment for PDs? (2 things)

Answer 11

1. CBT
2. Psychotherapy