Personality Disorders Flashcard

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Cluster _____ is characterized by odd, eccentric thinking or behavior.

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A

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Cluster _____ is characterized by anxious or fearful thinking or behavior.

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C

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Cluster ___ is characterized by dramatic, overly emotional, or unpredictable thinking or behavior.

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B

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How common are personality disorders in the US population?

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5%

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Which PD is being described? This person distrusts others and does not open up out of fear they will use information against them. They often believe innocent remarks are insulting.

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Paranoid PD

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Which PD is being described? This person behaves and dresses oddly. They are sometimes difficult to communicate with because they offer emotional responses that don’t match the situation. They also believe they have the ability to influence others with their thoughts.

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Schizotypal PD

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Which PD is being described? This person feels stress about the idea of having to provide for themselves financially and the day to day functions. This person clings very closely to their parents.

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Dependent PD

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Which PD is being described? This person seems like they always want to be the center of attention and often seems over dramatic about every little thing.

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Histrionic PD

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Which PD is being described? This person thinks they are better than everyone else and seems to talk about themselves as if everything they’ve done is so amazing and wants to hear compliments from others.

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Narcissistic PD

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Which PD is being described? This person has little interest in relationships with others and rarely seems to enjoy things. They often seem to not realize what’s going on socially, which can come off as awkward.

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Schizoid PD