DSM Quiz 6 Essential Features

Paranoid Personality Disorder essential feature(s)

distrust of others leading to interpretation of motives as malevolent

Schizoid Personality Disorder essential feature(s)

social detachment & restricted range of emotional expression in social settings

Schizotypal Personality Disorder essential feature(s)

social & interpersonal deficits marked by discomfort with & reduced capacity for close relationships, cognitive/ perceptual distortions, and eccentricity

Antisocial Personality Disorder essential feature(s)

disregard for & violation of rights of others

Borderline Personality Disorder essential feature(s)

unstable relationships, self-image, and affect, and impulsivity

Histrionic Personality Disorder essential feature(s)

excessive emotionality & attention seeking

Narcissistic Personality Disorder essential feature(s)

grandiosity, need for admiration, & lack of empathy

Avoidant Personality Disorder essential feature(s)

social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, & rejection sensitivity

Dependent Personality Disorder essential feature(s)

excessive need to be cared for leading to submissive & clinging behavior, & fear of separation

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder essential feature(s)

preoccupation with orderliness, control, & perfectionism at the expense of flexibility, openness, & efficiency